Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
About Wild Bergamot
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a herb used in the Indigenous / Native American and Appalachian Folk Medicine traditions to help with Respiratory Issues, Digestive Issues, Fever, and Immune Support, among 2 other conditions it addresses. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, taken internally.
Botanical background
Monarda fistulosa, the wild bergamot or bee balm, is a wildflower in the mint family (Lamiaceae) widespread and abundant as a native plant in much of North America. This plant, with showy summer-blooming pink to lavender flowers, is often used as a honey plant, medicinal plant, and garden ornamental. The species is quite variable, and several subspecies or varieties have been recognized within it.
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist