Genovese basil

Genovese basil
Leaves of Genovese basil
Place of originItaly
Region or stateLiguria
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Genovese basil, known in Italian as basilico genovese, is a specific cultivation of basil (Ocimum basilicum) and a certified protected designation of origin (PDO) product. It is considered the essential ingredient for authentic Genovese pesto, a traditional sauce historically bonded with the italian city of Genoa and the broader region of Liguria.

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