Herbs are plants with soft, non-woody stems that typically complete their life cycle without forming persistent woody tissue. They include a wide range of flowering plants found in natural and cultivated landscapes.
Introduction Ocimum tenuiflorum L., commonly known as tulsi or holy basil, is a perennial aromatic subshrub in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent and widely distributed across tropical and subtropical Asia. The species is distinguished from the culinary…
Introduction Tagetes erecta L., commonly known as African marigold, Aztec marigold, or Mexican marigold, is an erect annual herb native to the highlands of Mexico and Central America, where it has been cultivated and venerated for millennia. The species is…