| basil balm | (n) perennial herb of North America (New York to Illinois and mountains of Alaska) having aromatic leaves and clusters of yellowish-pink balls, Syn. Monarda clinopodia |
| basil thyme | (n) fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America, Syn. Acinos arvensis, Satureja acinos, basil balm, mother of thyme |