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Mexican Buckeye
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Mexican Buckeye

Ungnadia speciosa

Honeybees visit Mexican buckeye primarily for its abundant nectar during early spring blooms, when forage can be limited, making it a valuable honey-flow contributor in its range. Peak bloom typically hits in March to April, with flowers lasting into June. The plant is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, but note that its seeds are toxic to humans and livestock, though bees safely collect from the flowers.

Nectarhigh
Pollenmedium
BloomMarch–June
USDA zones7-9
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
NativeSouthwestern United States and northern Mexico
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