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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. All are
annuals, except African Blue.
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VARIETIES |
SUGGESTED USES |
| African Blue - Kasar
Basil |
culinary,
aromatic/cosmetic |
| Ararat
Basil |
culinary, medicinal,
aromatic/cosmetic, industrial, as a beverage |
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Cinnamon Basil |
culinary, medicinal,
aromatic/cosmetic, industrial, as a beverage |
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Genovese Basil |
culinary,
aromatic/cosmetic, as a beverage |
| Key Lime Basil |
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Lemon - Mrs. Burns Basil |
culinary,
aromatic/cosmetic, as a beverage |
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Lesbos Basil |
culinary, medicinal,
aromatic/cosmetic, as a beverage |
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Lime Basil |
culinary,
aromatic/cosmetic, as a beverage |
| Magical Michael Basil |
culinary |
| Osmin Purple Basil |
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| Pesto Perpetual Basil |
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Purple Ruffle Basil |
culinary, medicinal,
aromatic/cosmetic, industrial, as a beverage |
| Red Rubin Basil |
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Siam Queen Thai Basil |
culinary, medicinal,
aromatic/cosmetic, as a beverage |
| Spicy Bush Basil |
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| Sweet Salad Basil |
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For additional information about Basil,
go
to the on-line encyclopedia,
courtesy of Wikipedia.
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