Editing Holy Green (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Holy Basil is an erect, many-branched subshrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has hairy stems, green or purple leaves, and purplish flowers arranged in whorls<ref>https://geeksforgeeks.org/scientific-name-of-tulsi</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocimum_tenuiflorum</ref>. The leaves contain volatile oils, including eugenol, which contributes to its distinctive aroma and medicinal properties<ref>https://geeksforgeeks.org/scientific-name-of-tulsi</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocimum_tenuiflorum</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': It thrives in well-drained soil with a pH range of 4.3 to 8.2 and prefers temperatures between 7°C and 27°C<ref>https://geeksforgeeks.org/scientific-name-of-tulsi</ref>. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia but has naturalized in many parts of the world<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocimum_tenuiflorum</ref><ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ocimum-tenuiflorum</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Holy Basil is typically grown as a perennial herb but can be annual in cooler climates. It propagates easily by seed and grows rapidly<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ocimum-tenuiflorum</ref>.

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