Publisher's Synopsis
Basil (1852) is the second novel written by British author Wilkie Collins, after Antonina.Basil is native to tropical regions from central Africa to Southeast Asia.[3] It is a tender plant, and is used in cuisines worldwide. Depending on the species and cultivar, the leaves may taste somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, often sweet smell.There are many varieties of basil, as well as several related species or hybrids also called basil.
