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Monarda citriodora
Aromatic annual or biennial to 3 ft. Flowers pink to pale purple, often purple spotted. Leaves simple, opposite; blade lanceolate or oblong. Margins toothed to nearly entire. Square stems.
Bare, open sunny area.
Lemon beebalm can be used in salads and teas and as a flavoring in desserts. The volatile oil, citronella, is used in perfumes and insect repellent.
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