70,377 observationsNear Threatened
wild bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Monarda
About
Monarda fistulosa, the wild bergamot or bee balm, is a wildflower in the mint family (Lamiaceae) widespread and abundant as a native plant in much of North America. This plant, with showy summer-blooming pink to lavender flowers, is often used as a honey plant, medicinal plant, and garden ornamental. The species is quite variable, and several subspecies or varieties have been recognized within it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of wild bergamot is Monarda fistulosa.
- wild bergamot belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- wild bergamot belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- wild bergamot belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- wild bergamot belongs to the order Lamiales.
- wild bergamot belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
- wild bergamot belongs to the genus Monarda.