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Monarda citriodora ssp. austromontana
Monarda citriodora Cerv. ex Lag. ssp. austromontana (Epling) Scora
Lemon Beebalm
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s): Monarda austromontana, Monarda citriodora var. austromontana
USDA Symbol: MOCIA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Linnaeus named the genus Monarda in honor of a 16th century Spanish physician and botanist, Nicolas Bautista Monardes (1493-1588). Monardes never went to the Americas but was able to study medicinal plants in Spain because Spain controlled navigation and commerce from the New World.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Usually white, rarely purplish.
Distribution
USA: AZ , NMValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSpecial Value to Bumble Bees
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Web Reference
Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert FloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Monarda citriodora ssp. austromontana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Monarda citriodora ssp. austromontana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Monarda citriodora ssp. austromontana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-15Research By: TWC Staff