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Spanish needle

Bidens alba

Honeybees forage heavily on Bidens alba for its rich nectar and pollen supplies, contributing to significant honey flows in southern regions during late summer. Peak blooming aligns with July through September, extending forage availability into fall. This plant can act as a weed in disturbed areas, with seeds that cling to fur and clothing, so beekeepers may need to control spread near apiaries.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
BloomApril–October
USDA zones8-11
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeSoutheastern North America
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