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Monarda Didyma (mo-NAR-da, DID-ee-muh) is an herbaceous perennial plant from the family Lamiaceae, commonly known as the sage, deadnettle, or mint family. It is a native plant of eastern North

Monarda Citriodora [mo-NAR-da, sit-ree-oh-DOR-uh] is a flowering plant species from the family Lamiaceae, commonly known as the sage, deadnettle, or mint family.  The Lamiaceae family of plants includes some of

Monarda fistulosa [mo-NAR-da, fist-yoo-LOW-suh] is commonly called wild bergamot, bee balm, horsemint, or wild oregano. This herbaceous perennial plant is native to many parts of North America and belongs to

Monarda clinopodia [mo-NAR-da, klin-oh-POH-dee-uh] (syn. Monarda allophylla) is the scientific name for a bee balm plant species known for its white flowers. Monarda plants are from the mint family, Lamiaceae and Lamiales orders are