Name that plant
Details:
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Date Photo Taken
11 / 15 / 2020
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Season Photo Was Taken
Autumn
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Region Photo Was Taken
Southeast
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City
Atlanta
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State
Georgia
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Posted by
Kim Nikles
Notes:
This volunteer appeared in a Pot Where I have Lantana and Bee Balm Growing. PrEviously, but not at same time, also had thyme, basil, purple basil, chives here. low growing. Hairy leaves. Light purple central vein & stems. seems to spread by runners, like mint. Tastes & smells like thyme. Burns Tongue like radish. Does NOT taste like mint. Herb?
Comments
laura735 Master Identifier says:
Appreciate for the confirmed ID Kim! If you need any more assistance, we’ll be glad to help.
Laura
November 21st, 2020 at 12:18am
Kim Unregistered says:
laura735, I think you are right, it’s bee balm. Now I get to identify the other plant in the pot that I thought was bee balm.
November 20th, 2020 at 1:04pm
laura735 Master Identifier says:
Maybe bee balm (Monarda)? According to sources, bee balm aromatic leaves is a mixture of thyme & oregano. when it blooms and you still don’t know, please resubmit with photo of flowers. Copy & paste for the included link below for more information on one of the species the M. didyma. Click on images to enlarge. Best wishes!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarda_didyma
November 18th, 2020 at 12:04am