Monarda viridissima | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Genus: | Monarda |
Species: | M. viridissima
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Binomial name | |
Monarda viridissima Correll
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Monarda viridissima is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. It is commonly known as green beebalm [2] and Texas beebalm. [3]
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]