Authentic Wisconsin.  Bergamot - Monarda fistulosa


Bergamot photo taken on September 7, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Above: Bergamot photo taken on September 7, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin.


Bergamot - Monarda fistulosa

Widespread and abundant as a native plant in much of North America, this wildflower, 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.

Wild bergamot was considered a medicinal plant by many Native Americans including the Menominee, the Ojibwe, and the Winnebago (Ho-Chunk). It was used most commonly to treat colds, and was frequently made into a tea. Today, many families still use wild bergamot during the cold and flu season.


Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 7, 2019.

Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 7, 2019.

Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 7, 2019.

Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 7, 2019.

Above: Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 7, 2019.


Bergamot along the boardwalk along the Ho-Nee-Um Pond on July 30, 2019.

Bee on Bergamot along the boardwalk along the Ho-Nee-Um Pond on July 30, 2019.

Bergamot along the boardwalk along the Ho-Nee-Um Pond on July 30, 2019.


Above: Bergamot along the boardwalk along the Ho-Nee-Um Pond (7/30/19)



For more information on Bergamot, visit Wikipedia.

Or, visit the Online Virtual Flora of Wisconsin website at: http://wisflora.herbarium.wisc.edu.


Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 4, 2020.
Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 4, 2020.
Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 4, 2020.
Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 5, 2020.
Wild Bergamot in Oak Savanna on July 9, 2020.
Wild Bergamot in Oak Savanna on July 9, 2020.
Wild Bergamot in Oak Savanna July 9, 2020.
Wild Bergamot in Oak Savanna on July 9, 2020.
Wild Bergamot in Oak Savanna on July 9, 2020.
Wild Bergamot in Arboretum on July 9, 2020.
Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 9, 2020.
Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 9, 2020.
Wild Bergamot on shore of retaining pond July 11, 2020.
Bumblebee on Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 11, 2020.
Bumblebee on Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 11, 2020.
Bumblebee on Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 11, 2020.
Bumblebee on Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 11, 2020.
Bumblebee on Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 11, 2020.
Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 11, 2020.
Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 11, 2020.
Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on June 30, 2021.
Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 10, 2021.
Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 10, 2021.
Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 11, 2021.
Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 11, 2021.
Wild Bergamot oin Oak Savanna on July 18, 2021.

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Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa


Bergamot in the Prairie Moraine Dog Park in Verona, Wisconsin on July 2, 2023.


Above: Bergamot in the Prairie Moraine Dog Park in Verona, Wisconsin (7/02/23)


Bergamot in Oak Savanna on July 1, 2021.


Above: Bergamot in Oak Savanna (7/01/21)


Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 8, 2019.

Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 8, 2019.


Above: Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond (7/8/19)


Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 8, 2019.


Above: Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond (7/9/19)


Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 10, 2019.


Above: Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond (7/10/19)


Bergamot around the retaining pond on July 11, 2019.

Bergamot around the retaining pond on July 11, 2019.

Bergamot around the retaining pond on July 11, 2019.


Above: Bergamot around the retaining pond (7/11/19)


Bergamot around the retaining pond on July 12, 2019.


Above: Bergamot around the retaining pond (7/12/19)


Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 12, 2019.

Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 12, 2019.


Above: Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond (7/12/19)


Bergamot around the retaining pond on July 23, 2019.

Bee on Bergamot around the retaining pond on July 23, 2019.

Bergamot around the retaining pond on July 23, 2019.

Bergamot around the retaining pond on July 23, 2019.

Bergamot around the retaining pond on July 23, 2019.

Bergamot around the retaining pond on July 23, 2019.


Above: Bergamot around the retaining pond. (7/23/19).


Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 24, 2019.


Above: Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond (7/24/19)


Bergamot around the retaining pond on July 27, 2019.


Above: Bergamot around the retaining pond (7/27/19)


Bergamot seed pods along the banks of the retaining pond on September 27, 2019.


Above: Bergamot seed pods in Oak Savanna (9/27/19)


Bergamot seed pods along the banks of the retaining pond on September 28, 2019.


Above: Bergamot seed pods along the banks of the retaining pond (9/28/19)


Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on October 25, 2019.

Bergamot along banks of Marion Dunn Pond on October 25, 2019.


Above: Bergamot seed pods with morning frost along banks of Marion Dunn Pond (10/25/19)


Wild Bergamot in Oak Savanna July 9, 2020.


Above: Bergamot in Oak Savanna (7/09/20)


Bergamot in Wingra Park on shore of Lake Wingra on July 10, 2020.


Above: Bergamot in Wingra Park on shore of Lake Wingra (7/10/20)



Bumblebee on Wild Bergamot on banks of Marion Dunn Pond on July 11, 2020.


Above: Bumblebee on Wild Bergamot on bank of Marion Dunn Pond (7/1/20)


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