
Bee balm
Fun fact! Bee balm, a fragrant herb of the genus Monarda, is also known as Oswego tea for its use as a beverage by the Oswego Native American tribe. The herb was also used as an alternative to tea by American colonists during their boycott of British tea.
Bee balm, a fragrant herb of the genus Monarda, is also known as Oswego tea for its use as a beverage by the Oswego Native American tribe. The herb was also used as an alternative to tea by American colonists during their boycott of British tea.
Source: Bergamot. Britannica.
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