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Melissa officinalis

DEFINITIONS OF: Melissa officinalis

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n bushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern Europe and North America

Synonyms:
bee balm, beebalm, garden balm, lemon balm, sweet balm
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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