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Wild Bergamont

Monarda fistulosa

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Field Notes

Description:

A round cluster of many individual pale lavender flowers. Height about
3 ft. It has a square stems and opposite pairs of leaves.

Habitat:

Spotted on Tamarac NWR near the Visitor Center. It can be found in sunny dry fields, prairies and along roads.

Notes:

Also called Horesemint or Bee Balm. This plant has a strong odor when rubbed or crushed. The heads of the flowers attract many insects, including bees, butterflies and beetles.

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Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
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PublishedJuly 15, 2020

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