Question: is cinnamon basil the same as thai basil

Answer: Yes, Cinnamon basil is a type of basil (Ocimum basilicum). The term ``cinnamon basil'' can refer to a number of different varieties of basil, including as a synonym for Thai basil (O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora), as a particular cultivar of Thai basil, and as a separate cultivar in its own right (i.e., O. basilicum 'Cinnamon'). This article discusses the latter type.