Basil
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Basil |
| Scientific name | Ocimum basilicum |
| Taxonomic group | Lamiaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants |
| Food plants | Seasonings |
Basil. A member of the mint family, this species probably originated in India. It was eventually used by the Greeks and Romans. Along with its widespread use as an herb, it is used in making chartreuse, a liqueur.
