American basil: 1 definition
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American basil means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)American basil in English is the name of a plant defined with Ocimum americanum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ocimum americanum Hutch. & Dalziel (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanical Magazine (2452)
· Centuria I. Plantarum (1755)
· Flora of West Tropical Africa (1931)
· Amoenitates academicae (1755)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
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Partial matches: Basil.
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