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Dewberry
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Dewberry

Rubus trivialis

Honeybees visit dewberry flowers for abundant early-season nectar and pollen, supporting colony buildup when few other blooms are available. Peak bloom occurs in March to April in its range. This trailing vine forms dense thickets that can spread aggressively in disturbed areas, requiring management to prevent overgrowth in apiary landscapes.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
BloomMarch–April
USDA zones6-9
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
NativeSoutheastern United States
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