Botanical nomenclature: Ocimum tenuiflorum Purple leaf / Ocimum sanctum Common Name: Red Holy Basil, ‘Krishna Tulsi’ Family: Lamiaceae Origin: India, Malaysia & Sri Lanka Tulsi Krishna is an aromatic, sacred plant native to India, Malaysia & Sri Lanka. It is one of four main forms of Tulsi that are generally recognized & cultivated for religious & medicinal purposes. Tulsi Krishna is the specific variety grown in Hindu temples. It is a small shrub with purplish stems, olive/purple leaves with serrated edges & it bears small purple-pink flowers in summer. The leaves have a spicy pungent aroma that is used as incense & for flavouring. in temperate regions Tulsi can be grown as an annual - it prefers full sun & will do well in pots or window boxes. Pinch out flowering shoots regularly to extend the useful life of the plant. Holy Tulsi Basil Krishna | Ocimum Sanctum 200 True Organic Seed Heirloom Nongmo Nonhybrid Ayurvedic Shyama Tulasi Hindu Healing Sacred Herb
