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Melittis melissophyllum L.

bastard balm (Lamiaceae / Labiatae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedVery strong tendencyS
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Melittis melissophyllum is found in south-west England, south-west Wales, the New Forest, and one site in West Sussex.

Niederösterreich, Austria; 2013-06-30

 bastard balm / Melittis melissophyllum: _Melittis melissophyllum_ is found in south-west England, south-west Wales, the New Forest, and one site in West Sussex.

The variable flower colour of Melittis melissophyllum can resemble Galeopsis speciosa, but the wide-tubed and short-lobed calyx is quite different.

Niederösterreich, Austria; 2013-06-30

 bastard balm / Melittis melissophyllum: The variable flower colour of _Melittis melissophyllum_ can resemble _Galeopsis speciosa_, but the wide-tubed and short-lobed calyx is quite different.

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