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    • Regents Hall of Natural Science and Mathematics
    • 1520 St. Olaf Ave
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    • 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.

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