Monarda Punctata (Noun)
Meaning
Tall erect perennial or annual having lanceolate leaves and heads of purple-spotted creamy flowers; many subspecies grown from eastern to southwestern United States and in Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Monarda punctata, also known as spotted bee balm, is a common sight in many gardens throughout the United States due to its attractiveness to various pollinators.
- Spotted bee balm, or monarda punctata, grows wild in parts of Mexico and can thrive as an ornamental addition in rock gardens.
- The leaves of monarda punctata are lance-shaped with pointed tips, which helps distinguish it from other bee balm species.
- Many gardeners appreciate monarda punctata for its ability to attract beneficial insects as well as butterflies to the garden.
- Eastern to southwestern United States native, monarda punctata offers vibrant, purple-spotted flowers that add color to native plant gardens.