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Ocimum tenuiflorum
Holy BasilHerb
Ocimum tenuiflorum, revered as Tulsi, is an aromatic perennial herb of the mint family worshipped across the Indian subcontinent and prized in Ayurveda for its eugenol-rich foliage and adaptogenic properties.
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusOcimum
NativeIndian Subcontinent
LifespanPerennial; typically 2–3 productive years before woody senescence
About Ocimum tenuiflorum
Tulsi is the holy basil grown in courtyards across India 🪴 — its tiny purple-tinged leaves smell of clove and are offered daily in prayer.
Common Names
EnglishHoly Basil
हिन्दीतुलसी
मराठीतुळस
संस्कृतम्तुलसी
தமிழ்துளசி
Native Range
Indian Subcontinent is listed as part of the native range.
Native to Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia.
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- Habit: Erect aromatic herb, 30–60 cm
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Lifespan: Perennial; 2–3 productive years
- Native Range: Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia
- Climate: Tropical to subtropical, well-drained sites
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Tulsi is the holy basil grown in courtyards across India 🪴 — its tiny purple-tinged leaves smell of clove and are offered daily in prayer.
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