This blog is about my encounters with nature and the interesting information that I am learning from them.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Wild Bergamot (Monarda Fistulosa)
Wild Bergamot is an essential to any prairie, and it is ubiquitous in most mesic prairies that you find. It is a very important source of nectar for insects, and large patches will keep invasive species from penetrating.
A relative of spotted bee balm, the flower looks totally different and is easy to identify.
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