species 2,180 observations

Wild Sweet Basil

Ocimum campechianum

Field notes

Supports All

16 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Celery Leaftier Moth 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Great Golden Digger Wasp 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Isabella's Longwing, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Longhorn Bee 14

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.