Monarda fistulosa (bergamot, monarda, wild bee balm)

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wonderful shot! Posted 4 years ago
1. Gary B
  
  Lion
  
  These are plants from seeds I collected from a roadside patch up in Duluth with several other prairie species in the 1980s and early 1990s. I began growing this species to make a tea from the dried flowers. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    You really are a fountain of knowledge, I bet that tea is awesome. Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Gary B
      
      Lion
      
      It is good. Posted 4 years ago

The Wild Bergamot

"Monarda fistulosa" is a wildflower in the mint family widespread and abundant as a native plant in much of North America. This plant, with showy summer-blooming pink to lavender flowers, is often used as a honey plant, medicinal plant, and garden ornamental.

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Similar species: Lamiales

Species identified by Gary B