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Tulsi Plant
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Ocimum tenuiflorum

Tulsi PlantHerb

Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as tulasi, tulsi, or holy basil, is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is widely cultivated throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and the western Pacific. This plant has escaped from cultivation and has naturalized in many tropical regions of the Americas. It is an agricultural and environmental weed.

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusOcimum
NativeHimalayan Region
LifespanPerennial; typically 2–5 years under tropical conditions

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