Lemon balm, Balm mint
Posted by Nandan Kalbag on June 25, 2015 in foliage season, Others, semi shade, water moderately | Comments Off on Lemon balm, Balm mint
| Scientific Name : |
Melissa officinalis |
| Family : |
Lamiaceae |
| Common Name : |
Lemon balm, Balm mint |
| Description: |
| A short growing plant with scented leaves used for flavouring food and tea. It has medicinal uses also. Flowers attract honeybees for nectar. It is native to South-central Europe, North Africa, the Mediterranean region, and Central Asia. |
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| Propagation : |
Stem cutting, seeds |
| Longevity : |
Perennial |
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