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.
Last changed on 2024-12-16
Common Names
- Wild Bergamot 🇨🇦
- Monarda fistulosa 🇫🇷
- Wilde Bergamotte, Wilde Indianernessel, Wilde Monarde 🇩🇪
- Bergamote fistuleuse, Monarde fistuleuse 🇲🇽
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Characteristics & Identification
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 and When to Spot
A common plant in different parks around Montreal along edges of forests and clearings. Check Champ des Possibles June to September.
Taxonomy
- Order: Lamiales
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Species: Monarda fistulosa
Morphology
Flowers
- Color: violet
- Shape: tubular
- Inflorescence: capitulum
Leaves
- Arrangement: opposite
- Petiole: short
- Shape: lanceolate
- Margin: serrate
- Venation: pinnate