Basilicum basilicum (scientific name: Ocimum basilicum, English name: Basilicum basilicum), also known as St. Joseph's grass and sweet basil, nine-story pagoda, Hakka nine-story pagoda is called Seven Money Inserts, Guangdong Chaoshan area is called Jin Buhuan, Anhui northern dialect is called Xiang Huazi, and some parts of northern China are called Lan Xiang. It is a short, tender herb plant of Labiatae. Most common species are annuals, and some are perennial plants, including African blue basil and Thai basil.