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Lamiaceae
Ocimum, Basil, Sweet Basil 'Piccolo'
Ocimumbasilicum
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Family
Lamiaceae
(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ocimum
(OSS-ih-mum)
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Species
basilicum
(bass-IL-ee-kum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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