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Botanical description and occurrence: Lemon basil is an annual herbaceous plant. It is a variety of Ocimum basilicum with lemon aroma and flavor, similar to that of Ocimum americanum and a hybrid species derived from O. basilicum x O. americanum, which are also called sometimes lemon basil. Lemon basil is low spreading plant (20-30 cm), with very compact growth habit. Leaves are small (3-5 cm) w..

Thai basil has narrow leaves, purple stems, and pink-purple flowers. Its sweet, slightly spicy flavor is reminiscent of anise, licorice, and clove, and is more stable under high or extended cooking temperatures than that of sweet basil. Very attractive in cut-flower arrangements. 1-1.5'H x 1-1.5'W. Basil - Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora 'Siam Queen' (Thai Basil) (michlers.com)