Hoary basil
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Hoary basil may refer to a number of plant species:
  • Pycnanthemum incanum
    Pycnanthemum incanum
    Pycnanthemum incanum is a herbaceous perennial in the mint family, native to North America. It is listed as an endangered species in Vermont and New Hampshire, as well as in Ontario, where there are only two remaining populations located within a single stretch of oak savanna in Burlington...

    (aka Hoary mountainmint)
  • Ocimum americanum
    Ocimum americanum
    Ocimum americanum, known as lime, hairy or "hoary basil", is an annual herb with white or lavender flowers. It is used for medicinal purposes....

    or Ocimum canum http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=OCCA4
  • Ocimum kilimandscharicum http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=OCKI2
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