What is Lemon Balm (Oregon-Grown)?

This is Oregon-grown Melissa officinalis, Lemon Balm, the lemon-scented mint of the family Lamiaceae. It is part of our Locally Grown line, cultivated by partner growers in the Pacific Northwest near our Oregon shop, and is the same species as our standard Lemon Balm.

About the plant

Melissa officinalis is hardy and grows well in the temperate Pacific Northwest summer. The genus name Melissa comes from the Greek word for honeybee, a nod to how the plant attracts bees. The species has been cultivated in Mediterranean herb gardens since ancient Greek times and appears throughout medieval European herbal tradition.

Related herbs

• Lemon Balm — our standard cut-and-sifted Lemon Balm.

Lemon Balm (Oregon-Grown): form & sizes

We carry Lemon Balm (Oregon-Grown) as organic cut and sifted dried leaf, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 4 oz. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Lemon Balm (Oregon-Grown) in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Lemon Balm (Oregon-Grown) at a glance

Botanical name

Melissa officinalis

Family

Lamiaceae

Native region

south-central Europe and the Mediterranean

Plant part

leaf

Sourcing

Organic

Source

Oregon-grown (Pacific Northwest)

Form

cut and sifted dried leaf

Sizes

1 oz to 4 oz