Friday, August 8, 2014

Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot.  AKA Horsemint or Bee Balm.  


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A member of the mint family it is used in folk medicine as a tea.  A small citrus tree called Bergamot also has a similar odor and is used as a flavoring in Earl Grey tea. 
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