Basil is native to South Asia and South-East Asia. It is not, therefore, adapted to cold temperatures, and is already starting to look a little wilty and feeble out on my balcony. Earlier in the summer it looked healthier. I'm going to try to grow it indoors during the winter.
Basil is from the same family --
Lamiaceae -- as many other plants that we enjoy eating: mint, sage, rosemary, oregano, and thyme, among others.
Phylum/division: MagnoliophytaClass: MagnoliopsidaOrder: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Ocimum
Species: O. basilicum
