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Citrus bergamia, the bergamot orange (pronounced / ˈ b ɜːr ɡ ə m ɒ t /), is a fragrant citrus fruit the size of an orange, with a yellow or green colour similar to a lime, depending on ripeness.
Bergamot orange; Bergamot essential oil; Monarda, genus of herbaceous plants of similar odor to the bergamot orange; in particular Monarda didyma, called bergamot, scarlet beebalm, scarlet monarda, Oswego tea, or crimson beebalm; Monarda fistulosa, called wild bergamot or bee balm; Eau de Cologne mint, also called bergamot mint
Bergamot is often present to add sharpness to the lavender top-note. Examples of men's fragrances which fall into the fougère class include Sartorial by Penhaligon's
This claim has been confirmed for lime [55] [56] and bergamot. In particular, bergamot essential oil has a higher concentration of bergapten (3–3.6 g/kg) than any other Citrus-based essential oil. [57] A systematic review indicates that citrus fruit consumption is associated with a 10% reduction of risk for developing breast cancer. [58]
Monarda is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. [3] The genus is endemic to North America. [2] [4] Common names include bergamot, bee balm, horsemint, and oswego tea, the first being inspired by the fragrance of the leaves, which is reminiscent of bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia).
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Turkish delight, or lokum (//lɔ.kʊm//) is a family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar.Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates, pistachios, hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel; traditional varieties are often flavored with rosewater, mastic gum, bergamot orange, or lemon.
Monarda fistulosa, the wild bergamot or bee balm, [3] is a wildflower in the mint family Lamiaceae, widespread and abundant as a native plant in much of North America. [4] This plant, with showy summer-blooming pink to lavender flowers, is often used as a honey plant , medicinal plant , and garden ornamental . [ 5 ]