They are used in a variety of ways: as culinary herbs, landscape plants, healing herbs, teas, and worship implements. All true basils are species of the genus Ocimum. The genus is particularly diverse, and includes annuals, non-woody perennials and shrubs native to Africa and other tropical and subtropical regions of the Old and New World.
Basil has a variety of uses: culinary herbs, landscaping plants, medicinal herbs, teas, and religious items. All true basils belong to the genus Ocimum. This genus is diverse, including annuals, non-woody perennials, and shrubs native to Africa and other tropical and subtropical regions of the world.