subgenus
Beebalms and Bergamots
Cheilyctis
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Top native beebalms and bergamots All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Spotted Horsemint
Monarda punctata
caterpillars
4
bees
3
food
2
flowers
211
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Lemon Beebalm
Monarda citriodora
caterpillars
3
bees
1
food
4
flowers
96
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Plains Beebalm
Monarda pectinata
caterpillars
2
food
2
flowers
65
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Green Beebalm
Monarda viridissima
caterpillars
1
bees
1
flowers
39
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Stanfield's Beebalm
Monarda stanfieldii
caterpillars
1
flowers
38
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Texas Sandsheet Beebalm
Monarda fruticulosa
caterpillars
1
flowers
24
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Seaside Beebalm
Monarda maritima