THE BULGARIAN FLORA ONLINE

Melittis melissophyllum

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Common name

Bastard Balm

Scientific name

Melittis melissophyllum L.

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Herbaceous perennial plant up to 0,7 m high. Corolla 25-45 mm long. Flowering May-August [Delipavlov et al., 2003].

Distribution in Bulgaria

In all floristic regions, 0-1500 meters altitude [Delipavlov et al., 2003].