24,399 observationsLeast Concern
lemon beebalm
Monarda citriodora
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Monarda
About
Monarda citriodora is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, that is native much of the United States and Mexico. Common names include lemon beebalm, lemon mint (this may also apply to Mentha citrata or Melissa officinalis) and purple horsemint. When crushed, the leaves emit an odor reminiscent of lemons. This odor is sometimes described as more resembling oregano, especially late in the season. Its purple flowers are highly attractive to butterflies, bees...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of lemon beebalm is Monarda citriodora.
- lemon beebalm belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- lemon beebalm belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- lemon beebalm belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- lemon beebalm belongs to the order Lamiales.
- lemon beebalm belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
- lemon beebalm belongs to the genus Monarda.