Herb
Lime Basil
B tier
Lime basil offers sharper lime-zest aroma than lemon basil, with smaller leaves—specialty herb for ceviche garnishes, tropical fruit, and creative cocktails. Raw applications showcase the lime oil. Short-lived in heat. Grow in warm seasons; treat as a finishing herb only.
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Characteristics
Preparations
ChoppedDriedFreshGarnishInfusedPestoTorn
Traits
BrightLimeLime ScentSharp CitrusSmall LeafSpecialty
History
Lime-scented basil types circulated in tropical gardens.
Specialty seed houses named and sold lime basil distinctly.
Cocktail culture boosted lime basil garnish use.
Chefs plated lime basil with seafood and stone fruit.