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Bastard Balm

Melittis melissophyllum

Photo by The MnMs
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Description:

I have also seen these in shadowy parts of the paths crossing the forest next to the upper lakes.
It is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. The name is because is related to Melissa.

Habitat:

Plitvice Lakes, Plitvicka-Jezera, Croatia.

Reference Links:

Melittis - Wikipedia

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Comments (2)
The MnMs
Thanks, Daniele! This year I was very busy and left all my spottings aside but now that we get close to the end of the year I want to still post some :-)
DanielePralong
Nice to discover all these flowers as we get into winter Marta!

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Wildlife of Adriatic Coast
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PublishedDecember 12, 2016

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