wild bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

Summary 2

Wild bergamot or bee balm (Monarda fistulosa) is a wildflower in the mint family (Lamiaceae) widespread and abundant as a native plant in much of North America. This plant, with showy summer-blooming white flowers, is often used as a honey plant, medicinal plant, and garden ornamental. The species is quite variable, and several subspecies or varieties have been recognized within it.

Fuentes y créditos

  1. (c) Joshua Mayer, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/8584048@N05/5886627802
  2. (c) Wikipedia, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarda_fistulosa

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