Wild Bergamot

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- Biology Department
- Regents Hall of Natural Science and Mathematics
- 1520 St. Olaf Ave
- Northfield, MN 55057
- Dr. Kathleen Shea
  Professor of Biology &
  Curator of Natural Lands
  507-786-3396
  sheak@stolaf.edu

Wild bergamot

Scientific Name: (Monarda fistula)

Other Common Names: horsemint, bee balm

Interesting Characteristics: As a member of the mint family, small glands in this plant produce an aromatic oil that can be smelled in both the leaves and stem.