Monarda viridissima
Species of plant
Monarda viridissima | |
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Conservation status | |
![]() Vulnerable (NatureServe)[1] | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Genus: | Monarda |
Species: | M. viridissima |
Binomial name | |
Monarda viridissima Correll |
Monarda viridissima is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. It is commonly known as green beebalm[2] and Texas beebalm.[3]
Description
Monarda viridissima is a perennial herb that is endemic to Texas.[4] It can grow up to 32 in (81 cm) tall. Flowers are white, red, pink or purple in color and bloom between June and October.[5] Its habitats include openings and clearings in post oak woodlands.[1] It is a vulnerable species that is threatened by habitat loss and fire suppression. There are 20–100 occurrences in its range.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "NatureServe Explorer 2.0". explorer.natureserve.org. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ "USDA Plants Database". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ Poole, Jackie M. (2007). Rare Plants of Texas: A Field Guide. Texas A&M University Press. p. 8. ISBN 978-1-58544-557-8.
- ^ "Monarda viridissima Correll | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
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