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Monarda punctata
Horse mint
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The Monarda punctata plant species is found in N. America - Louisiana and Florida, north to Long Island. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Horse mint.

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Latin Name:  Monarda punctata
Common Name:  Horse mint
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.4
 
Habitat:  Dry sandy soils in fields on or near to the coastal plain[43, 235].



Edible Uses:  Leaves - raw or cooked. A strong aromatic taste, they are used as a flavouring in salads and cooked foods, and also as an aromatic tea[183].

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