Delicate Basil
These Thai Basil flowers (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) are quite epehemeral — two different stages are visible here. Flowers appear in groups of four, about eight of which are clustered along a stem over about 12-14cm. Within clusters blooming is staggered over several days. Thai Basil is a delightful aromatic herb reminiscent of anise and licorice and native to southeast Asia — delicious especially in Thai cooking. The plants flourish in my Gold Coast garden.
Delicate Basil
These Thai Basil flowers (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) are quite epehemeral — two different stages are visible here. Flowers appear in groups of four, about eight of which are clustered along a stem over about 12-14cm. Within clusters blooming is staggered over several days. Thai Basil is a delightful aromatic herb reminiscent of anise and licorice and native to southeast Asia — delicious especially in Thai cooking. The plants flourish in my Gold Coast garden.