Thursday, July 26, 2012

Delicious Wildflower

If you like Earl Grey tea you should be familiar with this wildflower.

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Bergamot - Monarda fistulosa - also know as Bee balm or Horsemint.

A member of the mint family this wildflower has been used throughout history for its purported medicinal attributes.  The oil of this plant is incorporated as a flavoring agent in Earl Grey tea.

Enjoy!

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