Lemon Beebalm
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Scientific Name Monarda citriodora
Family Name Mint ( Lamiaceae )
 
5 petals, Square stems

Pagoda-like whorls of pale yellow or pinkish floral leaves with numerous gaping, white-lipped flowers above each whorl. Calyx has numerous spiny hairs. Flower corolla white or pink and often pink-dotted. Lip petal square-lobed. 10-40 cm
Reference:
Niehaus, Ripper, Savage Peterson Field Guide to Southwestern and Texas Wildflowers p. 90
April - October
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