Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Emily')

Basil (Ocimum basilicum), in general, originates from **Southeast Asia and Central Africa**.

Specifically, the variety ‘Emily’ is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum, and cultivars are typically bred in specific locations. While I don’t have information on the exact breeding origin of ‘Emily’ basil, since it’s a *basilicum* variety, its genetic heritage traces back to Southeast Asia and Central Africa. Cultivars are often developed in temperate climates (Europe and the US) for commercial use, but the original plant species originated in the regions mentioned above.