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Wikipedia: Basil (Ocimum basilicum), of the family Lamiaceae (mints), is a tender low-growing herb. Basil is a culinary herb prominently featured in Italian cuisine, and also plays a major role in the Southeast Asian cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The plant tastes somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, sweet smell.
![[Fresh basil leaves]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Basil_leaves_s.jpg "Fresh basil leaves")
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![[Basil growing in the sun]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Basil_PWittal_s.jpg "Basil growing in the sun")
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![[Basil leaves.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Basil3800ppx_s.jpg "Basil leaves.")
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![[Basil plant]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Basil_Basilico_Ocimum_basilicum_albahaca_s.jpg "Basil plant")
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![[Basil sprout at an early stage]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Basil_sprout_s.jpg "Basil sprout at an early stage")
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![[A can of basil seed drink]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Basil_seed_drink_s.jpg "A can of basil seed drink")
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