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Lamiaceae

 12-Monarda habit

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Another common prairie wildflower is Monarda fistulosa, wild bergamot. The leaves have a very strong odor when crushed and have been used to make herbal tea.
Photo by K. R. Robertson at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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