Monarda russeliana
Species of plant
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Monarda russeliana is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. It is commonly known as redpurple beebalm[1] and Russell's beebalm.[2]
| Monarda russeliana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Monarda |
| Species: | M. russeliana |
| Binomial name | |
| Monarda russeliana Nutt. ex Sims | |
Range
Description
M. russeliana is a perennial herb and grows up to 30 in (76 cm) tall.[4] Flowers bloom April to June. Flower petals are pale lavender to white in color with purple dots.[4] Leaves are fragrant, simple and opposite in arrangement.[1] It grows in rocky or sandy soil and in open, partially shaded woodlands.[5]
