Melissa hortensis [Melissa officinalis]

Information

Title
Melissa hortensis [Melissa officinalis]
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/401
Author or creator
Aubriet; Claude (1665-1742); artist
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Melissa hortensis (now Melissa officinalis) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Current botanical name: Melissa officinalis. Latin inscription 'Melissa hortensis' means 'garden melissa'. English vernacular name: Lemon Balm, Bee Balm
Level
Item
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.5 cm x 16.5 cm
Is part of
Aubriet Artworks
Repository
Royal Horticultural Society Lindley Library
Copyright
No known copyright restrictions
Credit Line
RHS Lindley Collections
Usage terms
Public Domain