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Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is likely native to **Southeast Asia**, specifically regions like:
* **India**
* **Southeast Asia** (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, etc.)
* **Parts of Africa**
While its exact origin is debated, these areas are generally considered its ancestral homelands due to the high diversity of Ocimum species found there. Over centuries, it has been cultivated and naturalized in many regions worldwide with warm climates.
Suitable in 1 gallon
