honey plant

honey plant definitions

noun
  • Any plant from which bees usually collect nectar, pollen, or both for making honey. 

  • A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis). 

  • A plant of the genus Hoya, especially the porcelainflower or waxplant (Hoya carnosa) from the tendency for excess nectar to drip from its flowers. 

  • Bishop's weed or false Queen Anne's lace (Ammi majus).