Definition von bee balm im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
The aromatic plant Monarda punctata, native to North America, also called Bergamot (but not the same species as Citrus bergamina used to flavor Earl Grey Tea though similar in scent). Referred to as Bee Balm because bees are attracted to the blossoms which are rich in nectar. In America it is also known as Oswego tea
perennial aromatic herb of eastern North America having variously colored tubular flowers in dense showy heads perennial herb of North America
An aromatic eastern North American herb (Monarda didyma) in the mint family, having variously colored, tubular bilabiate flowers grouped in dense showy heads. Also called bergamot. Any of 12 North American annual or perennial plants in the genus Monarda, variously known as bergamot, horsemint, and bee balm. They belong to the mint family and have showy flowers. Wild bergamot (M. fistulosa) has a minty aroma. The more sharply scented Oswego tea (M. didyma; a bergamot variety) is native to eastern North America but is widely cultivated elsewhere
bee balm
Türkische aussprache
bi bälm
Aussprache
/ˈbē ˈbälm/ /ˈbiː ˈbɑːlm/
Etymologie
[ 'bE ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English bEo; akin to Old High German bIa bee, Old Irish bech, Lithuanian bitis.