Herb
Ocimum × citriodorum
B tier
Ocimum × citriodorum is the hybrid botanical identity of lemon basil, combining citrus-scented oils with basil structure—basis for lemon basil cultivars used from Indonesia to Western herb farms. Culinary role is citrus finish and tea, not classic pesto. Taxonomy explains why lemon basils differ chemically from pure O. basilicum sweets.
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ChoppedDriedFreshGarnishInfusedPestoTorn
Traits
AromaticCitrusCitrus OilsHybridLemonLemon Basil HybridSoutheast AsianTea
History
Hybrid lemon basils circulated in tropical Asia.
Botanists described citriodorum hybrid status.
Seed industry adopted O. × citriodorum labelling for lemon basil.
Chefs specified lemon basil as citriodorum-type for citrus notes.