Monarda russeliana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Genus: | Monarda |
Species: | M. russeliana
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Binomial name | |
Monarda russeliana Nutt. ex Sims
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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]
It is native to Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Texas.[3]
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]