Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Monarda L. [149]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Bergamot

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Lamiaceae

family_ja: シソ

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of about 15 species of annuals and clump-forming, rhizomatous herbaceous perennials occurring in dry scrub, prairies, and woodland in North America. Simple or sparsely branching, square stems bear alternate, opposite, lance-shaped to oval, usually toothed but sometimes entire, aromatic, mid- to dark green or purple-green leaves with conspicuous veins. From midsummer to early autumn, tubular, sage-like, white, pink, red, or violet flowers, often with coloured bracts, are produced in terminal whorls. Each flower has 2 lips, the upper one hooded and erect, the lower one 3-lobed and more spreading. Most monardas in general cultivation (including those described below) are derived from M. didyma; or are hybrids with M. fistulosa. They have ovate, toothed, usually dark green leaves, to 14cm (5 1/2in) long, sometimes softly hairy beneath. Flowers, to 5cm (2in) long, are borne in whorls, with usually red-tinged bracts. Long-flowering and colourful, monardas are suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border; the flowers attract bees.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Divide clumps in spring, before new growth commences. Root basal cuttings in spring.

pests_en: Susceptible to slugs, especially in spring, and to powdery mildew in hot, dry summers. Some cultivars are mildew-resistant.

description_ja:

comment: N.America

comment_ja: ヤグルマハッカ(ベルガモット＝bergamot)，タイマツバナ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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