Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Monarda fistulosa Linnaeus var. menthifolia (Graham) Fernald
(Bergamot, Oswego Tea)
Family: Lamiaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Monarda comata Rydberg
Monarda menthifolia Graham
Monarda stricta Wooton
Monarda fistulosa var. menthifolia is a beautiful pink-purple mint with a large terminal inflorescence.
The corolla is ciliate, and extends well beyond the floral bracts. The stamens are exserted. The serrulate
leaves are sessile.
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Monarda fistulosa var. menthifolia, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch, June 27, 2007
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Monarda fistulosa var. menthifolia, detail of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Little Cherry Creek Ranch, June 27, 2007
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Monarda fistulosa var. menthifolia, detail of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Danielle Walkup, West Fork of the Gila River at the Cliff Dwellings, July 9, 2008
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Monarda fistulosa var. menthifolia, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman & Danielle Walkup, West Fork of the Gila River at the Cliff Dwellings, July 9, 2008
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