What is Majarico(portuguese word) in english? ?

Question

My portuguese father gave me this herbed plant(Majarico), but I don't know what it is in english? Or what I can do with it, cook? tea? seasoning? nothing?

Answer 1

It's a mangerico and it's simply grown for its smell. It's a plant that people usually buy during the traditional Lisbon holiday of St. Anthony. And yes, it's a kind of basil. I suppose it can be used as basil but here in Portugal it's not used in dishes.

Answer 2

Basil