
Lemon balm is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family and native to south-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and Central Asia, but now naturalised elsewhere. It grows to a maximum height of 1 m. The leaves have a mild lemon scent. During summer, small white flowers full of nectar appear.
Similar species: Lamiales
By Alexander Hassmueller
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Uploaded Oct 17, 2022. Captured May 4, 2020 14:41 in Dürerstraße 2, 61267 Neu-Anspach, Germany.