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Plains Lemon Monarda, scientifically known as Monarda pectinata, is a perennial herb native to the central and southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas. Plains Lemon Monarda (Latin: Monarda pectinata) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Plains Lemon Monarda is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Plains Lemon Monarda is a member native to ARI, CAL, COL, KAN, NEB, and NWM. Plains Lemon Monarda thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Plains Lemon Monarda grows best in full sun light, dry, moist water, and annual, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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