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Buttonwood
Conocarpus erectus
In the United States:
Native
· also called button mangrove
Honeybees forage on the small, greenish-white flowers of buttonwood for nectar and pollen during its extended blooming season in warm climates. The plant offers a reliable resource in coastal and wetland habitats, supporting colony nutrition when other blooms are scarce. It prefers full sun and tolerates saline, periodically flooded soils, but benefits from pruning to manage its dense growth and prevent litter from cone-like fruits.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | March–October |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |