wild bergamot
noun
a plant, Monarda fistulosa, of the mint family, native to eastern North America, having a rounded cluster of lilac-colored or purple flowers, growing in dry places.
Origin of wild bergamot
1An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Words Nearby wild bergamot
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How to use wild bergamot in a sentence
Simply put, a stormwater garden is made up of native perennial plants, such as wild bergamot that is native to New York State, for example, that can filter out pollution coming from industrial or agricultural sources.
Floods from storms are destructive, but a humble rain garden can help | Sara Kiley Watson | July 22, 2021 | Popular-Science
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