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Basil Anise (Persian) Ocimum basilicum var.
Anise Basil (Persian) - An ancient basil, native to Persia, with a long history of medicinal and preservative uses. The foliage has a purplish cast, and the flavor leans toward the anise end of the basil spectrum. Grow it in full sun with good drainage and keep the flowers pinched for continuous leaf production. The Oriental basils were placed in amulets to protect the body and used as a disinfectant against malaria.
Annual
