Ocimum dhofarense

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The stems can be square. The leaves are opposite and oval. They are 2-8 cm long by 1.5-5 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are in erect spikes. They are in 2-6 flowered rings.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Middle East, Oman

How it is used for food

The flower nectar is very sweet.

Edible parts

Flower - nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hodem

Synonyms

Becium dhofarense Sebald; Orthosiphon comosus Baker;