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| File size | 661294 |
| Original date | 6/20/05 5:06 PM |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 8.6mm |
| Exposure time | 1/67s |
| Aperture | 3.4 |
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| Metering Mode | Partial |
| Camera make | NIKON |
| Camera model | E3700 |
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Botanical name: Ocimum x africanum Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Synonyms: Ocimum americanum var. pilosum, Ocimum basilicum var. pilosum
Synonyms: Ocimum americanum var. pilosum, Ocimum basilicum var. pilosum
Lemon Basil is a hybrid between
basil (Ocimum basilicum) and American basil (Ocimum americanum). The herb is grown
primarily in northeastern Africa and southern Asia for its fragrant
lemon scent, and is used in cooking. Lemon basil stems can grow to
20-40 cm tall. It has white flowers in late summer to early fall. The
leaves are similar to basil leaves, but tend to be narrower with
slightly sawtoothed edges. Seeds form on the plant after flowering and
dry on the plant. Lemon basil is a popular herb in Arabic, Indonesian,
Philippines, Lao, Malay, Persian and Thai cuisine. Lemon Basil is used
extensively in cooking in SE Asia.
| Identification credit: Thingnam Rajshree | Photographed in Nainital, Uttarakhand. |
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