Melissa axillaris is a fragrant perennial herb of the Lamiaceae family, native to parts of Europe and Asia. It features aromatic, toothed leaves and small, pale flowers.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Small-Flowered Melissa (Melissa axillaris)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Melissa |
| Species | Melissa axillaris |
Similar in genus Melissa