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Fri, Jun 26, 09 at 14:35
| I recieved some seeds in a trade that were labeled as Mint 'Lemon'....after growing them out I am not so sure that they are what the label said they are. They have the same growth habit as a mint ie. square stem ...but the aroma and taste is more like a spicy oregano(with a tiny after tingle that has me a little concerned). I am hoping someone can help me figure out what I have (no member name on the original package and I can't for the life of me remember who sent it so I can't track it down that way LOL)
Thanks for any help! Donna :) |
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- Posted by fatamorgana Zone 5/6 (My Page) on Fri, Jun 26, 09 at 15:53
| Monarda citriodora is sometimes called "lemon mint" as well as a whole host of other names: Lemon beebalm, Horsemint, Purple horsemint, Plains horsemint, Lemon horsemint. It's a possibility. Compare and see what you think. FataMorgana |
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| Boy afgter googling that 'Monarda citriodora', it sure looks like what I have, but every site mentions the foliage smelling strongly of citrus when crushed....and mine smells just like a fine oregano LOL....maybe I have something new going on here!! Thanks for id'ing it for me :) |
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- Posted by francescod 6b/7a VA (My Page) on Sun, Jun 28, 09 at 22:36
| Monarda citriodora has a couple of subspecies. M. citriodora subsp. citriodora has more of lemon/citrus aroma. M. citriodora subsp. austromontana, native to the southwest and western Mexico is sometimes called oregano and is used as a substitute for oregano or thyme. Both subspecies are high in thymol. M. fistulosa is also a good oregano substitute- it has a very spicy oregano flavor. |
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