wild bergamot

noun

1. a plant, Monarda fistulosa, of the mint family, native to eastern North America, having a rounded cluster of lilac-colored or purple flowers, growing in dry places.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wild bergamot¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

"To give something a pop of color you will see anything from wild bergamot, borage, calendula, marigold, alyssum, bachelor's button, nasturtium, johnny jump ups, and yarrow in his garnish station."

From Salon

Some perennials considered tough in garden beds suffered leaf scorch on the roof, including mountain mint, several asters, wild bergamot and a coneflower, Echinacea pallida.

From Washington Post

We ate them on baguette slices spread with a pesto Mr. Steinruck made using wild bergamot.

From New York Times

The foxglove and wild bergamot, yet untouched by the frost, offered their fragrance in unison with his prayers, while bough and leaf which canopied him stirred not, as if unwilling to break the holy silence.

From Project Gutenberg