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lemon balm

Melissa officinalis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Melissa

About

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), balm, common balm, or balm mint, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family Lamiaceae and native to south-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and Central Asia, but now naturalized in the Americas and elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lemon balm?
The scientific name of lemon balm is Melissa officinalis.
What is the conservation status of lemon balm?
The lemon balm has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does lemon balm belong to?
lemon balm belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does lemon balm belong to?
lemon balm belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does lemon balm belong to?
lemon balm belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does lemon balm belong to?
lemon balm belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does lemon balm belong to?
lemon balm belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
What genus does lemon balm belong to?
lemon balm belongs to the genus Melissa.