Photos of Monarda fistula, Monarda fistulosa, Bee Balm, Purple Beebalm, Purple Bergamot, Wild Bergamot.
Monarda fistula, Bee Balm, Purple Beebalm, Purple Bergamot, Wild Bergamot. Botanists describe several varieties, and chemists separate various chemotypes based on the essential oil components. Various indigenous groups in the plant's range noted different variations based on stem morphology and fragrance, with specific names for each. Even the roots were classified according to forms revealing a nuanced relationship with the plant. Populations were carefully conserved for genetic traits. Medicinal effects include anesthetic, worm-expelling, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and diuretic activity, among others.
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