Genovese basil

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Genovese basil (Italian: basilico genovese), also known as Italian basil, is a specific cultivar of basil (Ocimum basilicum) originating in the Italian region of Liguria. It is widely used in Italian cuisine and considered the essential ingredient for authentic Genovese pesto, a traditional sauce historically produced in the Italian city of Genoa and the broader region. Genovese basil is a certified protected designation of origin (PDO) product of Liguria and the communes of Genoa, Imperia, Savona.

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