Common Names
- Wild Bergamot (en)
- Bergamote fistuleuse, Monarde fistuleuse (es)
- Monarda fistulosa (fr)
- Wilde Bergamotte, Wilde Indianernessel, Wilde Monarde (de)
Taxonomy
- Lamiales
- Lamiaceae
- Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot - Monarda fistulosa
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.
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.
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.
Photos
Wild Bergamot
Wild Bergamot
Champ des Possibles, Montreal - 2020-08-03
NIKON Z 6; NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S; Focal Length 70mm; Exposure 1/500; Aperture f/2.8; Iso 125;
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