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Holy basil (sepals)

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Photo by SisirBanga
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The flowers have green or purple sepals and are borne in terminal spikes.

Notes:

Commonly known as tulsi. The plant is grown in many Hindu homes, often in the courtyard.

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Neil Ross
The first photo looks like a painting. Beautiful.

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Flowers of India
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PublishedAugust 30, 2019

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