Nomenclature Melissopalynology
Classifier
L.
Distribution
Euro-Mediterranean area, North Africa, Western Asia, America, Australia and New Zealand. In Italy prefers bushes. Cultivated and naturalized worldwide in temperate climate (0-1500 m).
Utility
Food and drink, jam, spice, oil, source of vitamin C, herbal tea and juice. Medicinal uses, phytotherapy, homeopathy and cosmetic industry. In ancient folk customs. Ornamental plant and biodiversity.
Flowering time
V - VII
Pollen characteristic
- Aperture: Tricolporate
- Polar View:Subcircular
- Equatorial view :Subcircular, Subprolate
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