Wild Basil is a perennial herb with aromatic leaves and clusters of pinkish-purple flowers. It is often used as a culinary herb and has a mild, pleasant scent.
Habitat
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Diet
Pollinators such as bees are attracted to its flowers.
How common
Common
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