1、 What is it

Many friends will feel very strange when they see this name. In fact, this is normal. It is not very common in our life. It also has many nicknames, such as "fish coriander", "Basil" and so on. It has different names in different regions. For example, it is called "manyuanxiang" and "Jinbuhuan" in Guangdong and other provinces and regions. It is one of the Labiatae plants and belongs to annual herb. Its various parts, including leaves, stems and flowers, contain strong fragrance and smell like fennel. Therefore, it is also known as "orchid Basil". Although it is not well known, its role is still very significant. For example, when cooking dishes, it will be used to season, and the effect is good. Moreover, it has some medicinal value, so it can be used in medical undertakings and so on

2、 Its distribution

This plant is mainly distributed in tropical areas, so it is not planted in most parts of China, so it is not familiar to people. It is planted in tropical areas of Asia, Africa, America and other places. In China, it is mainly distributed in some southern provinces

3、 The origin of its name

Its name is very interesting and has a lot to do with the shape of its flowers, because its flowers are in the shape of multi-storey towers