Bergamot - Plant Encyclopedia Results

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Citrus bergamia with yellow fruit hanging from thick glossy green oval leaves close up
Citrus bergamia with yellow fruit hanging among thick glossy green oval leaves

Botanical name: Citrus bergamia

Common name: Bergamot orange

Family: Rutaceae

Origin: South East Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plant

Citrus bergamia, commonly known as the Bergamot orange, is a small evergreen tree that is native to South East Asia. The tree can grow up to 10-20ft in height and is recognized by its dark green, glossy leaves and fragrant off-white flowers. Bergamot oranges thrive in full sun and require regular watering, though they are tolerant of drought and occasional flooding. They are hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

The edible fruit of the Bergamot orange tree is slightly sour and resembles an orange. It can be consumed raw or used to make jams, jellies, and presses. The fruit can also be processed to produce bergamot essential oil, which has numerous ethnomedical applications, including use as a spice or herb.

Bergamot oranges have many health benefits in addition to their culinary and medicinal uses. Research shows that they possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that promote cardiovascular and digestive health and may help reduce cholesterol levels. The essential oil derived from Bergamot oranges can promote relaxation and reduce stress, mild depression, and anxiety.

Bergamot oranges are relatively easy to grow in the appropriate climate and soil. When grown in a pot, they do best when placed in an area with direct sun and moderate watering. If grown in colder regions, they should be brought indoors during the winter months. The tree can produce hundreds of fruits each year depending on the care given. When provided with adequate sunlight, regular water, and proper soil, Citrus bergamia can live for over a decade.

Aside from its health benefits and culinary uses, the oil derived from Bergamot oranges is widely used in the perfume industry due to its refreshing scent. The oil possesses antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, carminative, relaxant, sedative, and uplifting properties.


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Citrus bergamia with round lime green fruit hanging on narrow dark foliage branch
Citrus bergamia round lime green fruit clusters hanging on leafy dark green branches
Citrus bergamia tree with green foliage and round yellow fruit in full view
Citrus bergamia tree with dense green canopy and small round yellow fruit hanging
Citrus bergamia (Bergamot orange) yellow fruit close up hanging from branch in green foliage
Citrus bergamia (Bergamot orange) yellow fruit hanging from a wooden branch with thick dark leaves
Citrus bergamia (Bergamot orange) with round yellow fruit hanging among thick green waxy leaves
Citrus bergamia (Bergamot orange) hanging with round yellow fruit and thick green waxy leaves
Citrus bergamia with green oval fruit hanging from dense branches on tree
Citrus bergamia with green oval fruit hanging from dense leafy branches


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Monarda sp. (Bee Balm) plant with many small lavender flowers and thin green foliage.
Monarda sp. (Bee Balm) plant covered in lavender flowers and narrow green leaves grouped together.

Botanical name: Monarda sp.

Common names: Bee Balm, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, Bergamot

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: North America

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Monarda species include annual and perennial upright growing herbaceous plants with lanceolate to ovate shaped leaves. Flower colors vary, with wild forms of the plant having crimson-red to red, pink and light purple hues.


Monarda sp. (Bee Balm) green leaves with dark purple edges, a close up plant
Monarda sp. (Bee Balm) leaves with green surfaces and dark purple edges fill the frame.
Monarda sp. (Bee Balm) with vibrant purple flower clusters on slender stems near green leaves
Monarda sp. (Bee Balm) purple flower clusters rising above serrated green foliage on thin green stalks


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