Acinos arvensis Acinos arvensis /əˈsaɪnoʊs ɑrvˈɛnsɪs/

noun

1. Fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America  ( Acinos arvensis , basil balm , basil thyme , mother of thyme , Satureja acinos )
   fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America