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Melissa officinalis L.

balm (Lamiaceae / Labiatae)

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Melissa officinalis is widely grown for its delicious lemony aroma, and often survives in the wild.

South Hinksey (VC22: Berkshire); 2014-07-16

 balm / Melissa officinalis: _Melissa officinalis_ is widely grown for its delicious lemony aroma, and often survives in the wild.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne