11/29/2023 0 Comments Lemon balm plantLemon balm ( Melissa officinalis) is native to Europe, but over the centuries it has naturalized widely across the globe. Shakespeare mentioned it in The Merry Wives of Windsor and Homer referred to it in The Odyssey. It may not have achieved the fame of those herbal staples basil and mint, but lemon balm might surprise you with its versatility and its long history. It’s sometimes called common balm, garden balm, balm mint, dropsy plant, honey plant, Melissa, sweet balm or heart’s delight-but it’s usually known as lemon balm. It’s easy to overlook amongst the sunflowers and the summer squash and the snapdragons.īut let’s take a closer look at this unobtrusive and unassuming herb. As your eyes drift across the garden, you might not immediately notice the bushy herb with the jagged-edged leaves.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |