lemon balm: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	balm gentle • Melissa officinalis • balm

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Cluster of bright green, textured leaves of the lemon balm herb plant, Melissa officinalis, densely growing outdoors.

Close-up of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) leaves, showing their serrated edges and textured, bright green surface.

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