Blossom of the wild bergamot. These plants can be found all around the park and are said to be most likely found where soils contain abundant calcium. It turns out that gypsum is calcium sulfate dihydrate which was extensively mined here. Wild bergamot was used by native Americans to cure "eruptions on the face", relieve headaches, and as a cure for abdominal pains. In combination with other plants it is said to have been used to relieve the symptoms of colds.
Bees, butterflies, and humming birds use the plant for nectar.
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