Pony Beebalm
Monarda pectinata
Family:
Mint (Lamiaceae)
AKA:
Ponymint, Pagoda Plant, Plains Beebalm
Photo taken on:
June 4, 2009
Location:
Bandelier National Monument, NM
Life Zones:
Plains to foothills
Habitat:
Dry sandy areas
Grows to 1ft in clumps with a hairy stem. Leaves are finely toothed. Flowers are white to light pink; the lower lip is often spotted.