» basil balm
Noun (2 meanings)
1. perennial herb of North America (New York to Illinois and mountains of Alaska) having aromatic leaves and clusters of yellowish-pink balls.
basil balm is a type of:
- monarda, wild bergamot (noun) - any of various aromatic herbs of the genus Monarda
2. fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America.
basil thyme, basil balm, mother of thyme, Acinos arvensis, Satureja acinos
basil balm is a type of:
- herb, herbaceous plant (noun) - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem
basil balm is a member of:
- Acinos, genus Acinos (noun) - plants closely allied to the genera Satureja and Calamintha