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Native basil
Plectranthus graveolens

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A small herb.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

The leaves are dried and crushed and used as a flavouring.

Edible parts

Leaves - spice


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Plectranthus australis var. graveolens (R. Br.) Domin; Plectranthus parviflorus var. graveolens (R. Br.) Briq.;