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BASIL


History
Basil is part of the mint
family. The herb probably originated in India or China, and reached
Europe through Greece around 1500.
Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum
The following varieties are available from Herbly Wonderful.
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VARIETIES |
SUGGESTED USES |
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Genovese Basil |
culinary,
aromatic/cosmetic, as a beverage |
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Lemon - Mrs. Burns Basil |
culinary,
aromatic/cosmetic, as a beverage |
| Pesto Perpetual Basil |
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Purple Basil |
culinary, medicinal,
aromatic/cosmetic, industrial, as a beverage |
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Siam Queen Thai Basil |
culinary, medicinal,
aromatic/cosmetic, as a beverage |
For additional information about Basil,
go
to the on-line encyclopedia,
courtesy of Wikipedia.

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Updated February 03, 2012
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