Ocimum basilicum L. is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus Ocimum, with hairy stems, leaves, and flowers Stem blunt quadrilateral, upright with multiple branches, green often stained red Leaves ovate to ovate oblong in shape, with irregular teeth at the edges The inflorescence is apical on the stem and branches, with a bell shaped sepal and pointed spines and long hairs. The corolla has two lips and is light purple or white Small nut shaped egg bead, black brown, with a white navel at the base The flowering period is from July to September The fruiting period is from September to December.
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