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| Melittis melissophyllum L. |
Melittis melissophyllum (Bastard Balm; syn. Melittis sylvestris, Melittis grandiflora Sm., Rehmannia chinensis Libosch. ex Fish. & Mey.) is a perennial plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is found in Europe from southern England as far east as Turkey.[1] The blossoms of the wild variey are white with a pink blotch. There is, however, a deep red garden cultivar called "Royal Velvet Distinction."[2][3]
References
- ^ Klein, Carol. "How to grow: Melittis melissophyllum", May 28 2005.
- ^ Canadian Food Inspection Agency: Plant Breeders' Rights Office: "Royal Velvet Distinction", 30 Apr 2007, <http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/pbrpov/cropreport/bas/app00003609e.shtml>. Retrieved on 22 May 2007
- ^ Sugar Creek Gardens Plant Reference List: M, <http://www.sugarcreekgardens.com/Perennials%20M.htm>. Retrieved on 22 May 2007
- Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
