Basil is a common name for the culinary herb Ocimum basillicum and native to India, China, Southeast Asia and New Guinea. Sweet basil is prominently featured in Italian cuisine, while Thai Basil plays a major role in Southeast Asian cuisines of Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and the Taiwan cuisine. Depending on the species, the leaves may taste somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, often sweet smell.
Hand patinaed bronze with sterling silver hooks
Approximate length: .75"
Handmade in New York
