1. Bushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern Europe and North America; SYN. garden balm, sweet balm, bee balm, beebalm, Melissa officinalis.
2. Lemony leaves used for a tisane or in soups or fruit punches.
Perennial herb Melissa officinalis of the mint family Labiatae, with lemon-scented leaves. It is widely used in teas, liqueurs, and medicines.
Garden herb, see lemon balm.