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Spotted Bee Balm

Monarda punctata

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Field Notes

Description:

A shrubby flowering bush about 1 meter tall.

Habitat:

Pristine florida rosemary scrub, Lyonia Preserve.

Notes:

No one in the master naturalist class knew what this was. Drove me crazy then to not know, and it still bugs me. I hope someone out there recognizes it!

Species ID Suggestions

Spotted Beebalm

Monarda punctata

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Rosa Maria
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Comments (3)
Rosa Maria
Yes, I believe Monarda punctata can become woody, but most sources do not say it gets that big. Maybe the conditions have been just right for it to get that big? I don't know.
MrsPbio
Does Monarda get woody as it gets big? Ive had it, but it never gets this big or woody. But I will certainly look into it further. Thanks! :)
Rosa Maria
I think it may be Spotted Beebalm or also known as Horsemint. I have a more pinkish one at home. It's a herbacious perennial plant native to Florida and certainly attracts the bees once it starts flowering. I think it flowers in the summer, but I'm not 100% certain. At least the suggestion will point you in the right direction. They get to 1-3 ft tall. This may help as well https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fp413.

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PublishedMay 5, 2013

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