basil balm
n 1: perennial herb of North America (New York to Illinois and
mountains of Alaska) having aromatic leaves and clusters
of yellowish-pink balls [syn: {Monarda clinopodia}]
2: fragrant European mint having clusters of small
violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in
eastern North America [syn: {basil thyme}, {mother of
thyme}, {Acinos arvensis}, {Satureja acinos}]