Mint-leaved bergamot, Oregano de la sierra
Monarda fistulosa var. menthifolia

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb.

There are 15 Monarda species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as seasoning with meat. It is also used to flavour cheese. They are used in soups and stews.

Edible parts

Leaves, tea

How it is grown

It can be grown from seed, cuttings of division.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Monarda comata Rydb.; Monard fistulosa subsp. menthifolia (Graham) L. S. Gill; Monarda menthaefolia Graham; Monarda mollis var. menthifolia Fernald; Monarda ramaleyi A. Nelson; Monarda stricta Wooton;