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Wild bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

Photo by Christine Y.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Clusters of lavender, pink or white flowers, looking like ragged pompoms, bloom atop 2-5 ft., open-branched stems.

Habitat:

A wildflower in the mint family, which is widespread and abundant as a native plant in much of North America. It often grows in dry fields, thickets, and clearings, usually on limy soil. The plants generally flower from June to September.

Notes:

Bent of the River Audubon.

Species ID Suggestions

Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

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