melissa

me·lis·sa

noun \mə-ˈlis-ə\

Definition of MELISSA

1

capitalized : a genus of Old World mints having clusters of small white or yellowish flowers and including the lemon balm (M. officinalis)

2

: the leaves and tops of the lemon balm that are a source of citral and have been used as a diaphoretic in the form of a tea