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Wild bergamot

Photo by Maria dB
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Description:

Also known as bee balm, this wildflower is used as a honey plant, medicinal plant, and garden ornamental plant. It flowers from June through September on stalks up to 3 feet in height. It has a distinctive fragrant smell.

Habitat:

My yard

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Monarda fistulosa

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Flowers of the Southeastern United States
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Flowers of North America
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Edible and Useful Plants of the East
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Maria de B's yard

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PublishedJuly 18, 2013

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