Thai Basil or káu-chàn-thah as it would be called in Taiwan is native to southeast Asia. Thai basil is a Tender perennial aswell as being a tropical plant. It's also really good for caprese salads...
In ancient Egypt, basil was believed to have been used in embalming and preserving mummies, and has been found in ancient tombs beneath the pyramids.
Uses for basil range from Thai to Italian cuisine. This herb traveled along medieval trade routes and eventually found its way to North America, where it is commonly found on many plates and in gardens today. The colorful history of basil is a testament to its remarkable taste and incredible variety.
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Ocimum basilicum, from the wilds of India, central Africa and Southeast Asia. This wonderful garden plant has made is way into the hearts of chefs globally. A culinary wonder to the world!
- Basil Blight: A potentially fatal fungal disease called downy mildew has been attacking basil plants in New York, New Jersey, Ohio and Florida. Gardeners are worried that it could spread farther throughout the summer, turning delicate green basil leaves an ugly shade of brown, yellow or gray.
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