bush basil

noun

: a sweet basil of a cultivar with small leaves

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Like other basil types, bush basil plants should be watered regularly when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025

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First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bush basil was in 1597

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“Bush basil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bush%20basil. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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