Ocimum selloi

Common name(s): green pepper basil

Description: perennial (requires protection from frost); a fascinating species of basil native to Brazil. Waxy, green leaves with a very distinctive green pepper taste. Chopped fresh in salads or sauces is a good start for figuring out what to do with it.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.

Position: full sun and moist, well-draining soil

Uses: culinary- salads, pesto, sauces, pizza, pasta, etc.