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Wildflowers of Europe

Melittis melissophyllum

Family : LAMIACEAE (Mint Family)
Common Name (UK) : Bastard Balm
Common Name (DE) : Immenblatt
Common Name (FR) : Mélitte, Mélisse sauvage
Habitat : Light forest, hedge rows; prefers calcareous soil
Remarks :
First appearing : April
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :April 25, 2011
  • Location :Near Orgnac-l'Aven (Ardèche), France.
    N44° 19.260' E4° 25.486'
  • Photo Date :May 23, 2008
  • Location :Chantilly Forest, France.
    N49° 09.797' E2° 29.389'
  • Photo Date :May 23, 2008
  • Location :Chantilly Forest, France.
    N49° 09.797' E2° 29.389'
  • Photo Date :May 23, 2008
  • Location :Chantilly Forest, France.
    N49° 08.834' E2° 30.266'