Basil

Basil
Additional Common Names: Saint Joseph's Wort, Thai Basil, Sweet Basil
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
Family: Lamiacea
Non-Toxicity: Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats
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