Ocimum basilicum

Botanical Description

Ocimum basilicum is an erect, much-branched, perennial, aromatic plant growing 20 - 80cm tall. The plant is often grown as an annual, especially in cooler climates. A very commonly used herb with a range of culinary and medicinal applications. The plant also yields an essential oil and has insect repellent properties. It is often grown in gardens and commercially. There are reports that the plant can become a weed in cultivated fields[ 418 Title Ecocrop Publication Author Website http://ecocrop.fao.org/ecocrop/srv/en/home Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available. ].