wild bergamot

noun

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wild bergamot¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

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.

From Popular-Science