bee balm
n 1: perennial herb of North America [syn: beebalm, Monarda
fistulosa]
2: perennial aromatic herb of eastern North America having
variously colored tubular flowers in dense showy heads
[syn: beebalm, bergamot mint, oswego tea, Monarda
didyma]
3: 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 [syn:
lemon balm, garden balm, sweet balm, beebalm, Melissa
officinalis]