Genus Melissa (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Melissa is commonly known as lemon balm and is a member of the mint family Labiatae.
- Genus Melissa is also known for the herb sweet lemongrass, which is closely related to the more popular lemongrass.
- Plants of the genus Melissa, such as lemon balm, grow best in well-drained soil.
- Bearing small clusters of blue or flower purple-flower, genus Melissa grows wild in many parts of Greece.
- The genus Melissa includes herb lemon balm, which has heart-shaped leaves and makes a good companion plant for vegetables.