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.;