Lemon BeebalmMonarda citriodora
Also known as Bergamot Lemon · Lemon Bee Balm · Lemon-Mint
Monarda citriodora is a fragrant annual/perennial native to North America, with lemon-scented foliage and tiered whorls of lavender-pink flowers. It attracts pollinators.
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Lemon Beebalm Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Common Names
- Bergamot Lemon
- Lemon Bee Balm
- Lemon Beebalm
- Lemon-Mint
Lemon Beebalm Taxonomy
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Lamiales |
| family | Lamiaceae |
| genus | Monarda |
| species | Monarda citriodora |