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Plant species: Monarda

Monarda

Monarda

There are over a dozen Monarda species, also known as Bee Balm, native to North America’s woodlands, dry scrubs and prairies. These plants feature square stems, with aromatic leaves that are occasionally used medicinally or in teas. The blooms are showy, tubular flowers, spiking out from a domed honeycomb looking bract. Monarda blooms from summer… Read more »

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