Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A slender herb. It is branched and has a scent. The stems are hairy at the nodes. The leaves are oval and taper to the tip. They can have lobed. The flowers are pale purple. The fruit are small oval nutlets. They are black.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Caucasus, Georgia, India, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The young leafy tops are used as seasoning.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ram tulosi, Rehani, Take mare