Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Oregon Swallowtail at Nichols Arboretum

'Oregon Swallowtail' photographed yesterday at the lovely Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor. (Click photograph)

The flower is the fragrant Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa). Has antiseptic properties and is used a medicinal plant by Native Americans.


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