Citronella Horse Balm
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Citronella Horse Balm
collinsonia canadensis
Citronella Horse Balm is a tall plant with pretty yellow flowers that smell amazing! It’s great for attracting butterflies and can be used to make soothing balms.
Habitat: Citronella Horse Balm typically grows in moist woodlands and along streams.
Appearance
The Citronella Horse Balm has tall, sturdy stems with large, oval, toothed leaves that emit a lemony scent when crushed. Its unusual, pale yellow flowers appear in loose clusters, featuring a distinctive lower lip that makes them stand out.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusCollinsonia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Indigenous people once mashed its fragrant leaves to make soothing poultices.
It's sometimes called 'Richweed' because it thrives in moist, fertile forest floors!
Its old name, 'Stone-root,' comes from its incredibly hard, rock-like root!
The plant’s unique flower shape guides thirsty bees right to its nectar!
Special abilities
Ability
Scented Shield
Citronella Horse Balm can release a strong, lemony fragrance from its leaves, helping it deter hungry herbivores from taking a bite.
Ability
Medicinal Roots
Citronella Horse Balm has special compounds in its tough roots that were traditionally used by people to soothe various ailments.
Ability
Nectar Beacon
Citronella Horse Balm displays unique, pale yellow flowers that produce nectar, helping it attract beneficial insect pollinators.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-120 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
Collects nectar and pollen from its flowers.
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Young leaves might be occasionally browsed.
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits its flowers for nectar and pollen.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Citronella PlantCollinsoniaHorse Balm
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Citronella Horse Balm?
60-120 cm
How wide does Citronella Horse Balm spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Citronella Horse Balm?
0.5-1 cm
When does Citronella Horse Balm bloom?
Summer to fall
Is Citronella Horse Balm edible?
No
Is Citronella Horse Balm toxic?
None
What is Citronella Horse Balm's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Citronella Horse Balm pollinated?
Insect
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