General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Annual
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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| Leaves: |
Fragrant
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| Flowers: |
Fragrant
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| Flower Color: |
Purple
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| Flower Time: |
Summer
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| Uses: |
Culinary Herb
Medicinal Herb
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| Edible Parts: |
Stem
Leaves
Flowers
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| Eating Methods: |
Tea
Culinary Herb/Spice
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
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- Tree Basil
- Vana Tulsi
- African Basil
- Wild Basil
- Basil
Posted by
wildflowers (North East Texas - Zone 7b) on Feb 7, 2015 3:20 PM concerning plant:
In its native range, India and Africa, and in tropical America, Vana Tulsi grows as a perennial up to 4 feet tall. Sow seeds in spring, just under the surface. The essential oil contains eugenol, which is also found in cloves, and chewing the plant can relieve toothaches. It has many other medicinal virtues, which have been verified through studies of the plant over the years, including strong antioxidants.
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