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common basil

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Noun1.common basil - annual or perennial of tropical Asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leavescommon basil - annual or perennial of tropical Asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leaves; one of the most important culinary herbs; used in salads, casseroles, sauces and some liqueurs
sweet basil, basil - leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried
basil - any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum


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Bush Basil Also known as Sweet or Common Basil, it is native to the tropical countries such as India and Africa.
Common Basil, Sweet Basil Scientific name:Ocimum basilicum L.
 
 
 
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