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Greek
Basil
Greek basil has pungent peppery
aroma and small leaves. This plant forms a nearly perfectly round
globe, with thin, tiny leaves and a delicious scent. Despite its name,
the variety probably originated in Chile. Stir into
dishes with grains and into dishes with rice.
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| Did You Know? |
Cultivated varieties
(cultivars) of basil vary in several ways. Visually, the size and shape
of the leaves varies greatly, from the large lettuce-like leaves of the
Mammoth basil and Lettuce leaf basil to the tiny leaves of the Dwarf
bush basil. More practically, the fragrance of the basil varies due to
the varying types and quantities of essential oils contained in the
plants.
Several basils, including some other Ocimum species, are grown in many
regions of Asia. Most of the Asian basils have a clove-like flavour
that is generally stronger than the Mediterranean basils.
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