Retama

Honeybees visit Parkinsonia aculeata for its nectar and abundant pollen from fragrant yellow flowers, providing a reliable forage source in arid and semi-arid environments. Bloom occurs through warm months, peaking in spring to early summer in temperate zones but extending year-round in response to rainfall in tropical climates. The thorny branches may hinder close hive placement, and the plant's drought tolerance makes it suitable for low-water landscapes, though it prefers well-drained soils.