Division 3.2 Description of the product to which the name in (1) applies

The protected designation of origin ‘Basilico Genovese’ refers to the whole, fresh plant grown from seed of indigenous ecotypes and selections of the species Ocimum Basilicum L. The plant must have the following characteristics:

• medium to very tall, spreading or cylindrical in growth,

• foliage density classifiable as intermediate (medium-low, medium, medium-tall),

• elliptical leaf form,

• swelling of the blade and edge cuts absent/very slight or slight,

• leaves flat or convex,

• total absence of aroma of mint,

• strong and characteristic odour.