Common names:
Tree Basil
Vana Tulsi
African Basil
Wild Basil
Basil

Also sold as:
  • African Nunum

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 4b
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Blooms on old wood
Flower Color: Russet
Flower Time: Other
Inflorescence Type: Compound
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Shade Tree
Edible Parts: Roots
Sap
Fruit
Eating Methods: Culinary Herb/Spice
Raw
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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Comments:
Posted by wildflowers (North East Texas - Zone 7b) on Feb 7, 2015 9:20 AM

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