Definition of "monarda" []

• Any of various aromatic plants of the genus Monarda in the mint family, such as the bee balm. (noun)

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• "The flowers that afford the most decided perfumes are our wild roses, which possess a delicious scent: the milk-weed, which gives out a smell not-unlike the night-blowing stock; the purple monarda, which is fragrance itself from the root to the flower, and even after months 'exposure to the wintry atmosphere; its dried leaves and seed-vessels are so sweet as to impart perfume to your hands or clothes."
• "I have monarda 'Raspberry Wine' at home and am always thrilled by it."
• "Amazing pictures, especially that one where the three creatures are attacking a monarda flower!"