Horsemint
Monarda punctata

Horsemint (Monarda punctata) Other common names: Dotted Horsemint, Spotted Horsemint

Family: Mint Family (Lamiaceae)

Flowers: Summer, Autumn;  Yellow;  Irregular flowers

Leaves: Opposite/Whorled

Height: 20-60 cm (7-23 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 82   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: punctata: spotted

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 3 photographs available, of which 1 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Horsemint (Monarda punctata) plant

 Sorry, this is the only photo I have of this species, showing the plant with all the flowers finished blooming.

Range map for Horsemint (Monarda punctata)

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