Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Melissa [1161]

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genus_en: Balm

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Family: Lamiaceae

family_ja: シソ

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description_en: Genus of 3 species of herbaceous perennials occurring from Europe to C. Asia on damp wasteland, from sea level to mountains. Toothed, ovate, pale or mid-green leaves, which smell strongly of lemons when bruised, are borne in opposite pairs on square, branching stems. Leafy, whorled spikes of tubular, 2-lipped, pale yellow or white flowers are borne in summer. M. officinalis is decorative, drought-tolerant plant, useful for a herbaceous or mixed border, or a herb garden. The flowers attract bees and other insects, and the leaves may be used in pot-pourri or for herb tea.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Divide as growth starts in spring, or in autumn.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: セイヨウヤマハッカ，レモンバーム(lemon balm)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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