beebalm

A noun referring to a group of perennial aromatic herbs, including North American species with showy tubular flowers and an Old World mint with lemon-scented leaves.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa um grupo de ervas aromáticas perenes, incluindo espécies norte-americanas de flores tubulares vistosas (gênero Monarda) e a hortelã-da-terra com aroma de limão. Também se refere ao óleo ou chá obtido dessas plantas.

1. North American perennial herb B2 formal american scientific

   A perennial herb native to North America, known for its aromatic leaves and colorful flowers.

   • Beebalm is often planted in gardens to attract pollinators.
   • The leaves of beebalm can be used to make a soothing herbal tea.
   • Beebalm thrives in sunny areas with well-drained soil.

   🇵🇹Monarda

   Sinônimos: horsemintmonardaoswego teawild bergamot

2. Eastern North American aromatic herb B2 formal american scientific

   An aromatic perennial herb from eastern North America, featuring tubular flowers in dense, showy heads that come in various colors.

   • The bright red beebalm flowers are a favorite among hummingbirds.
   • Beebalm is also known as bergamot due to its citrus-like scent.
   • Gardeners often grow beebalm for its vibrant and long-lasting blooms.

   🇵🇹Erva aromática do leste da América do Norte

   Sinônimos: bergamotmonardaoswego tea

3. Old World mint with lemon scent C1 formal scientific

   A bushy perennial mint from the Old World, with small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; it has become a garden escapee in northern Europe and North America.

   • This lemon-scented beebalm is often used in culinary dishes for flavor.
   • The plant has naturalized in parts of northern Europe and North America.
   • Its leaves can be added to salads or used as a garnish.

   🇵🇹Melissa

   Sinônimos: balmlemon balmmelissa