Tulsi (Holy Basil) Type Comparisons – Richo's Blog
Krishna Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum = O. sanctum) is a tropical perennial that may be grown as an annual in temperate gardens. The color of the leaves is green at first, but eventually develops to a mottled purple, while the color of the stems is primarily purple. ... In Ayurveda, all parts of the tulasi are used–leaf and flower, stem and root ...