Such a different Monarda in the photo

There are probably few people who don’t like tea with bergamot. For most, this exquisite shade of tea brings true pleasure. And almost no one knows that bergamot is not only a citrus tree with fragrant fruits. Bergamot, it turns out, is also among flowers. The correct name for this plant is Monarda. Monarda in the photo is familiar to almost everyone; many grow various varieties of this flower in their garden plots or house flower beds.

Monarda came to Europe from North America, where to this day it forms real weed thickets. Moreover, there are a lot of species of this interesting plant. Let's start with the fact that Monardas are both perennial and annual. These plants are divided according to flower structure - simple and double flowers, different colors - from snow-white to dark burgundy. All Monardas are united by their exceptional aroma - all parts of the plant are saturated with essential oil. And therefore the monards - excellent honey plants.

Monarda is not only an amazing ornamental plant, but also a good honey plant. She also has a number of medicinal properties. The leaves of the plant have long been used to treat wounds and burns. Thymol contained in them is natural antiseptic. Modern industry and pharmacology have taken this property of Monarda into account, and it is actively used in the manufacture of some cosmetics, for example, toothpastes.

Monarda leaves can be used as a culinary seasoning. It will add a special piquancy to fish dishes and salads.If during the flowering period the monarda is cut along with the stem and dried in a shaded place, hanging with the flower down, then it will form the basis of a winter bouquet.

Take a closer look at Monarda in the photo - a beautiful and interesting plant.