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Friends Day 2016
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Basil
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
- A half hardy annual plant
- Leaves are round with pointed ends
- Basil has been cultivated for over 5000 years
- Culinary herb featured in Italian cuisine as well as Southeast Asian foods
- The word “basil” comes from the Greek βασιλεύς (basileus), meaning “king”
- The main ingredient in pesto (basil, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese)