Tebub
Ocimum grandiflorum

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 1.5 m high. It has a strong smell. The leaves are light green and they have small teeth along the edge. The flowers are large. They are pink and have violet veins.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia

How it is used for food

The whole flower is picked fresh and eaten. It has a sweet taste.

Edible parts

Flowers, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Tabab

Synonyms

Becium grandiflorum (Lam.) Pic. Serm.;