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Definition of Bee balm
1. Noun. Perennial herb of North America.
2. Noun. Perennial aromatic herb of eastern North America having variously colored tubular flowers in dense showy heads.
Exact synonyms: Beebalm, Bergamot Mint, Monarda Didyma, Oswego Tea
Generic synonyms: Monarda, Wild Bergamot
Generic synonyms: Monarda, Wild Bergamot
3. Noun. Bushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern Europe and North America.
Exact synonyms: Beebalm, Garden Balm, Lemon Balm, Melissa Officinalis, Sweet Balm
Terms within: Lemon Balm
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Melissa, Melissa
Terms within: Lemon Balm
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Melissa, Melissa
Definition of Bee balm
1. Noun. The aromatic plant ''Monarda punctata'', native to North America, also called Bergamot (but not the same species as ''Citrus bergamina'' used to flavor Earl Grey Tea though similar in scent). Referred to as Bee Balm because bees are attracted to the blossoms which are rich in nectar. In America it is also known as ''Oswego tea''. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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