Ocimum gratissimum is a species of basil in the mint family Lamiaceae and part of the genus Ocimum. It produces its flowers from July to October. Plants are valued for their aromatic leaves and are handled like other culinary basils in cultivation. Mature stems bear the characteristic spike flowers during the summer and early autumn months.

Ocimum gratissimum (Clove Basil) flowers from July to October and belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae.

Ocimum gratissimum

Clove Basil (Ocimum gratissimum) | Patio Herb

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