Developmental and chemical characteristics of Melittis melissophyllum L. in limited access of sunlight

Abstract

Introduction: Bastard balm grows in forests, in central and southeastern part of Europe. The herb of this species is rich in phenolics, mainly flavonoids, phenolic acids and coumarins. The plant is used in traditional European medicine, in digestive problems and for aromatizing tobacco and alcohol products.

Keywords

• shading
• developmental stage
• seed viability
• flavonoids
• phenolic acids
• coumarins