1. Plural of monarда; a genus of aromatic flowering plants in the mint family, native to North America, commonly called bee balm or wild bergamot.
Usage: botanical term; usually used in plural when referring to multiple plants or species

Examples

• The garden was filled with colorful monardas that attracted hummingbirds and bees.
• Several species of monardas are popular in native plant gardens.
• Monardas are known for their vibrant red, pink, or purple flowers.
• The monardas in her herb garden provided fresh leaves for tea.
• Gardeners often plant monardas to support pollinator populations.