July Monthly Native Plant Spotlight: Wild Bergamot
The native plant in the spotlight for July is Wild Bergamot. Belonging to the Mint Family, Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is an Ohio perennial also commonly known as Bee Balm, Owego Tea, or Horsemint. Members of the Mint Family often have distinguishing traits such as square stems, opposite leaf arrangement, and tubular, bilabiate flowers, however it is important to note that not all species exhibit these traits. Other well-known members of the Mint Family include Rosemary
