= Ecological Role – Producer
= Carrier Medium – Pollen
= Synthetic Modifier – Stimulants / Relaxants
= Ecological Outcome – Changing organism behavior
= Physical Manifestation – Common garden plant used to attract pollinators.

-               Kingdom: Plantae
·        Scientific name: Monarda Didyma
·        Habit: Flower
·        Duration: Annual and Perennial
·        Sex: Monoecious
-               Lifespan: 3 to 5 years
·        Germination: 2 to 3 weeks
·        Maturation: 1 year
·        Mature Height: 15 to 24 inches
·        Growth Rate:
-               Flower:
·        Bloom Time: July to August
·        Circadian Rhythm: Diurnal
·        Abundance:
·        Size: Small, 1” in length
·        Color: Pink, Red, Light Purple
·        Scent: Citrus Mint
-               Leaf:
·        Size: 3” to 6” in length
·        Color: Green
-               Pollinator:
·        Insect: Honeybee, Bumblebee, Butterfly, Moth, Wasp
·        Bird: Hummingbird
-               Pest:
·        Insect: Aphid, whitefly, Mealybug
·        Bacteria: Pseudomonas syringae
·        Fungus: Armillaria mellea
-               Essential Oil: Bee Balm
·        Stimulant:
·        Antiseptic: Skin infections and minor wounds
·        Digestive:
-               Culture:
·        Soil: Prefers evenly moist, well drained soil - tolerates poor soils, and in sandy, clay or even rocky soils. Soil acidity can range from acidic to alkaline.
·        Sun: Shade Tolerant
-               Conservation Status: G5 (Secure)