noun
- A genus of aromatic plants of the mint family, native to North America, with showy flowers and fragrant leaves.
Usage: botanical term; often used in gardening and horticulture contexts
Examples
- The gardener planted monarda in the herb garden for its fragrant foliage.
- Monarda flowers attract hummingbirds and bees throughout the summer.
- Red monarda blooms brighten the perennial border.
- She brewed tea from the dried leaves of her monarda plants.
- The monarda genus includes several species popular with native plant enthusiasts.