Question: is tulsi herb or shrub?
Answer: One of such plant herbs is Ocimum tenuiflorum (synonym Ocimum sanctum), which is commonly known as holy basil or Tulasi (Sanskrit word). The tulsi shrub is an erect plant which grows to a height of 50 to 60 cm tall. It has hairy stems, opposite ovate leaves, and purple flowers. Leaves have a strong scent.