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Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum L.

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

This grows really well in my garden and produces a lot of seeds for harvesting and replanting. The English common name is Thai basil but in Thai kitchens, the plant is called "Bai Horapha" or simply horapha (Thai: โหระพา).

Habitat:

Urban veggie garden.

Reference Links:

Ocimum tenuiflorum L., Thai basil

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PublishedSeptember 2, 2011

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