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• n  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
• n  leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried

• common basil
• Ocimum basilicum
• basil

News & Articles

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• Proper watering might deter spider mites
  Q: The leaves of the sweet basil in my container garden started showing yellow spots, and the undersides are covered with fine webbing. A few leaves have completely turned a dull yellow color. What's happening to my basil?
  Aug. 31, 2013 - The Fort Collins Coloradoan