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Wild Basil (Clinopodium vulgare) is a perennial herb native to regions spanning from Afghanistan and Albania to Ukraine and the Balkans, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Wild Basil (Latin: Clinopodium vulgare) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Wild Basil is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Wild Basil is a member native to AFG, ALB, ALG, AUT, AZO, and BLT. Wild Basil thrives in light to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soils that are light (sandy) or medium-textured with a pH of 7-7.5.
Wild Basil grows best in USDA zone 6-9, 6/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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