Ocimum gratissimum

clove basil, African basil

Perennial, tall basil with a scent of cloves and cinnamon. Use in small amounts in desserts and dishes, including in tea. The flowers are also edible. medicinal.

botanical information

  • Botanical name: Ocimum gratissimum
  • Genus: Ocimum
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Other names: Boombasilicum - clove basil - African basil