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Spotted horsemint

monarda punctata

Photo by auntnance123
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28.4322, -80.7601

Field Notes

Description:

2 1/2 feet tall

Habitat:

spotted on roadside

Notes:

http://www.floridata.com/ref/m/mona_pun.cfm

Species ID Suggestions

Lemon Beebalm

Monarda citriodora

Reference Link
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Comments (1)
auntnance123
Thanks for the lead, Jess.blank. After looking at your suggestion I went back to see if the plant did have a citrusy smell. But the right of way had been mowed. I checked further into monarda, and I believe I've found the right ID for Florida.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2011

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