Seed variety
Napolitano, Lettuce leaved – Ocimum basilicum
Ocimum basilicum belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. Its aromatic leaves grow in opposite pairs on branching, square stems; small lipped flowers develop along the flowering shoots. Green and purple foliage forms occur, making leaf appearance and aroma useful distinctions within a basil seed assortment.
At a glance
Reference BSI-B10130Variety profile
Characteristics
- Cultivar
- Napolitano, Lettuce leaved
- Seeds per gram
- 600.0
- Growth habit
- Bushy, Compact
- Life cycle
- annual
Botanical details
- Common names
- Sweet Basil
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Ocimum
- Species
- Ocimum basilicum