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Thai Basil

Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora

Plant portrait: Glossy leaves, purple stems, and a spicy fragrance often described as anise- or licorice-like.

Garden rhythm: Warm-season annual; sun and steady moisture.

Garden companions: Bees gather readily on its purple flower spikes.

Worth noticing: Its scent is distinctly different from sweet basil, making the basil collection a fragrance study of its own.

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