Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Bastard Balm

Facts
Scientific Name: 
Melittis melissophyllum
Height: 
0.3m
Also Known As: 
Balm-leaved Archangel, Balm-leaf, Honey Balm, Wild Balm
Information
Description: 

A plant with erect hairy stems and also strongly aromatic.It flowers from May - July and the flowers grow from the axils of the leaves. The flowers, which have a scent reminiscent of honey, are whi

Distribution: 

Southern England and West Wales.

Habitat: 

Hedgerows, bankings and at the edges of woods.