Wild Bergamot Monarda fistulosa
Flores > Lamiales > Lamiaceae
Names in different Languages
| German | Wilde Bergamotte, Wilde Indianernessel, Wilde Monarde |
| English | Wild Bergamot |
| French | Monarda fistulosa |
| Spanish | Bergamote fistuleuse, Monarde fistuleuse |
Description
Wild Bergamot is a native flower in Quebec, growing up to 1m tall. It grows in dry fields, thickets and clearings, blooming from June to September. The plant is considered a medicinal plant by Native Americans.
How to Identify
A plant up to 1m tall with long lance-shaped and toothed leaves. A branch carries a compact cluster of flowers with violet petals.
Where When to Spot
A common plant in different parks around Montreal along edges of forests and clearings. Check Champ des Possibles June to September.
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Observations
| 2020-08-03 | Champ des Possibles |