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Tulsi
இன்றைய தாவரம்

Ocimum tenuiflorum

TulsiEvergreen

Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is a herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, native to India. Known for its fragrant blooms.

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusOcimum
NativeIndia
LifespanPerennial

History & Culture

History, cultural references, and traditional context for Ocimum tenuiflorum.

Historical Background

Tulsi has a long history of cultivation and use across multiple civilizations.

  • In every garden, tulsi tells its own story.

Cultural Significance

Cultural significance of Tulsi

Symbol of nature's abundance

Timeline: Journey Through Time

11548

First documented cultivation of Tulsi

21912

Modern cultivars developed

In every garden, tulsi tells its own story.