#basil  any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
  supertype:  herbaceous_plant__herb  a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
  member of:  genus_Ocimum
  subtype:  common_basil__sweet_basil__Ocimum_basilicum  annual or perennial of tropical Asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leave; one of the most important culinary herbs; used in salads, casseroles, sauces and some liqueurs

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