What exactly is Bergamot and why does it smell like lavender to me????

Question

I always noticed that. Can i plant bergamot? I never saw it for sale in the burpee catalog.

Answer 1

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergamot_herb

Answer 2

Lavender Bergamot

Answer 3

Origin of bergamot oil
This tree is native to South East Asia, but was introduced to Europe, and particularly Italy and is also found in the Ivory Coast, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.

Bergamot oil is made from a tree that can grow up to four meters high, with star-shaped flowers and smooth leaves, bearing citrus fruit resembling a cross between an orange and a grapefruit, but in a pear-shape. The fruit ripens from green to yellow.

The oil is one of the most widely used in the perfumery and toiletry industry and forms, together with neroli and lavender, the main ingredient for the classical 4711 Eau-de-cologne fragrance. It is used to flavor Earl Grey tea.

The name is derived from the city Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy, where the oil was first sold.

I love the smell of Bergamot and use Sarah Jessica Parker's perfume called "Lovely" because it has a lot of Bergamot oil in it.

Answer 4

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What exactly is Bergamot and why does it smell like lavender to me????
I always noticed that. Can i plant bergamot? I never saw it for sale in the burpee catalog.

Answer 5

Monarda, which is the botanical name for Bergamot is a true native plant here in United States. It was brought to the attention of the Europeans in the late 1500’s when a Spanish botanist, Monardes discovered it and cataloged it in his book of botany. Since he thought it smelled like the bergamot , a small citrus fruit found growing along the Mediterranean coast, he called in bergamot.

A favorite of the native Americans this fragrant plant was used medicinally for many ailments. It was so popular with our Colonial people for tea and as a cure

Answer 6

Connecticut Wildflowers

Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
The leafy bracts under the flowerheads are often tinted with lavender. White bergamot (Monarda clinopodia) looks similar, but the flowers are very pale, and the bracts tinted with white. Both plants have aromatic leaves.

• Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
• Habitat: dry fields, thickets, and clearings, usually on limy soil
• Height: 2-3 feet
• Flower size: 1/2 to 3/4 inch long
• Flower color: pink to lavender
• Flowering time: July to August
• Origin: native

Answer 7

Monarda didyma (Bergamot, Scarlet beebalm, Scarlet Monarda, Oswego Tea, or Crimson Beebalm) is an aromatic herb in the family Lamiaceae, native to eastern North America from Maine west to Ohio and south to northern Georgia. Its name is derived from its odor. This is not the same as Bergamot Orange which is a citrus which also has an aromatic oder similar to the herb. Both are used in making certain teas.
The herb is fairly common and you should be able grow it with no problem.

Answer 8

Bergamot is an American herb that was once widely used by native Americans. It was introduced to the early colonists by the Oswego Indians, and Oswego tea was made by colonists during the time of the Boston Tea Party. The dark pink, red and purple flowers smell pleasantly of oranges. They are a nice addition to the flower border and attract bees.

Answer 9

What Is Bergamot

Answer 10

Bergamot is an essential oil from the fruit of a citrus tree, Citrus aurantium bergamia. I suppose you could plant one if you could find the seeds, or if you could get a seedling. As to why it smells like lavender to you - odors are subjective, just as colors or tastes are.

Answer 11

Its usually used for aromatherapy. See full description:

Latin Name = Citrus bergamia



Region = Italy, Ivory Coast

Color = Emerald to olive-green



Aroma = a fresh citrus, slightly spicy aroma.

Plant Description

The Bergamot tree is a small, citrus family, tree, native to Morocco and tropical Asia. The essential oil of Bergamot is derived from the peel of the fruit, which is a relative of the bitter orange.

Aromatherapy Uses


Bergamot essential oil is a uplifting and balancing essential oil, helping to alleviate anxiety, depression, fear and listlessness, and encourages a restful sleep. Bergamot essential oil works as an antiseptic, and helps fight against colds, flu, urinary tract infections, respiratory and mouth infections. it is an effective astringent, good for oily skin, used to reduce acne, and eczema, Bergamot essential oil also helps heal herpes, and shingles. Plus, bergamot essential oil helps to control and balance the appetite. Use it in caring for oily and blemished skin. Use in vaporizer to disperse unwanted odors.


It makes a marvelous room spray in times of illness or depression, cleansing, deodorizing, and keeping insects away.

A Confidence builder, Bergamot essential oil relaxes and refreshes. It uplifts the spirit and emotions with its invigorating citrus fragrance. Bergamot essential oil can help relieve anxiety and depression, ease grief and sadness, increase mental alertness and correct emotional imbalances through an effect on the hypothalamus.

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Source: fruit peel



production method: expression
traditional use: antiseptic, deodorant, perfume, soothing agent, skin conditioner


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Blends with: chamomile, coriander, cypress, geranium, juniper, lavender, lemon, neroli, ylang ylang