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- Description:Basil, also called great basil, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae. Basil is native to tropical regions from central Africa to Southeast Asia. It is a tender plant, and is used in cuisines worldwide. There are many varieties of basil, as well as several related species or hybrids also called basil.