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Close-up of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) leaves, showing their serrated edges and textured, bright green surface. Cluster of bright green, textured leaves of the lemon balm herb plant, Melissa officinalis, densely growing outdoors. bee balm Branch of California bay laurel (Umbellularia californica) with clusters of small yellow flowers and glossy green leaves in spring.
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Close-up of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) leaves, showing their serrated edges and textured, bright green surface.
lemon balm Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis).

Balm

several herbs of the mint family
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Balm, any of several aromatic herbs of the mint family, grown for their fragrant leaves. The best-known balm plant is Melissa officinalis, also called balm gentle or lemon balm, which is cultivated in temperate climates and used as a scent in perfumery, as a flavouring in such foods as salads, soups, sauces, and stuffings, and as a flavouring in liqueurs, wine, and fruit drinks. Other common mint balms include bastard balm (Melittis melissophyllum); bee balm,...

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