"A genus of plants of the natural order Labiatae. The species are all natives of the tropics, or of the warmer temperate parts of the world, and are generally characterized by a pleasant aromatic smell and taste." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Basil

"A genus of plants of the natural order Labiatae. The species are all natives of the tropics, or of…

Sweet or Common Basil is the common name of ocimum basilicum. The flowers are white and bloom in August. The herb grow one foot tall.

Sweet Basil

Sweet or Common Basil is the common name of ocimum basilicum. The flowers are white and bloom in August.…