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Scent Leaf

Ocimum gratissimum

Also known as african basil (EN) clove basil (EN)

Perennial shrubby basil, also called African basil or clove basil, with strongly clove-scented leaves used in West African soups, stews and teas. It is frost-tender and grows 1–2m tall.

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Annual living and reproducing in a single year or less

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