Monarda fistulosa is in the mint family Lamiaceae. Commonly known as wild bergamot, it is native throughout much of North America. Wild bergamot is a small herb that produces heads of lavender flowers frequently visited by various pollinators. Wild bergamot has many medicinal uses and has been in use in traditional medicine for centuries. It can brewed into a tea that is used to treat colds and the flu. This plant also has antiseptic properties and has been used to treat minor infections and wounds.
