- Ocimum americanum
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Hoary Basil A flowering stalk of O. americanum Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Lamiales Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Ocimum Species: O. americanum Binomial name Ocimum americanum
L.Synonyms Ocimum canum
Ocimum americanum, known as lime, hairy or "hoary basil", is an annual herb with white or lavender flowers. It is used for medicinal purposes.[1][not in citation given]
References
Categories:- Lamiaceae
- Plants described in 1755
- Herbs
- Medicinal plants
- Lamiaceae stubs
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