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and agarita
Berberis trifoliolata
In the United States:
Native
· also called algerita, agrido, Laredo mahonia
Agarita offers honeybees an important early-season source of nectar and pollen from its fragrant yellow flowers, aiding colony buildup in late winter and spring. Peak bloom typically occurs in March, with flowers attracting foragers before major seasonal flows begin. This drought-tolerant evergreen shrub thrives in well-drained soils and its thorny leaves provide protection from browsing herbivores.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | February–April |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |