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Basil

Basil Definition A member of the labiate family, grows to a height of 20 to 45 cm, has leaves up to 5 cm long with lamiaceous glandular scales on the surface, yellowish-white to reddish flowers and dark brown fruits up to 2 cm long. Flowering time: June to September,Fruit ripening: September to O...

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