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Holy basil (sepals)

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Description:

The flowers have green or purple sepals and are borne in terminal spikes.

Notes:

Commonly known as tulsi. The plant is grown in many Hindu homes, often in the courtyard.

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1 Comment

Neil Ross
Neil Ross 4 years ago

The first photo looks like a painting. Beautiful.

SisirBanga
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SisirBanga

Assam, India

Spotted on Nov 25, 2015
Submitted on Aug 30, 2019

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