Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Ocimum basilicum 'Red Rubin'

Family:
Red Rubin Red Basil

Family:
Lamiaceae (also known as Labiatae)

Description:
'Red Rubin' is one of the many cultivars of this multipurpose plant. It has lovely purple foliage to contrast with other plants (annual or perennial) and a pungent flavor for culinary purposes as an herb.

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