Thai Siam Queen Basil - Ocimum Basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Siam Queen' - Culinary Edible Herb - 20 Seeds Mild Chilli By far the greatest diversity

By far the greatest diversity (over 100 species) is in the area stretching from Canary Islands east through the Mediterranean region to central Asia

It is evergreen or deciduous depending on the habitat and rainfall regime

They are primarily Australian with two other species extending to tropical Africa and Malesia

including tropical mountains

shining and ribbed inside

Thai Siam Queen Basil - Ocimum Basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Siam Queen' - Culinary Edible Herb - 20 Seeds Mild Chilli By far the greatest diversitySiam Queen is more tender and intensely flavoured than Sweet Basil. Its highly aromatic, licorice basil aroma is more stable at high and extended cooking temperatures than other basils. Commonly used in Thai cooking as well as Italian recipes.