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

Vulnerable  (NatureServe)[1]
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Monarda
Species:
M. viridissima
Binomial name
Monarda viridissima
Correll

Description

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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

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  1. ^ a b c "NatureServe Explorer 2.0". explorer.natureserve.org. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  2. ^ "USDA Plants Database". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  3. ^ Poole, Jackie M. (2007). Rare Plants of Texas: A Field Guide. Texas A&M University Press. p. 8. ISBN 978-1-58544-557-8.
  4. ^ "Monarda viridissima Correll | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  5. ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2023-04-12.