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Wild Coffee
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Wild Coffee

Psychotria nervosa

Honeybees visit wild coffee for its nectar and pollen, particularly during the peak spring-to-summer bloom period in Florida. This evergreen shrub supports foraging in shaded habitats but is sensitive to cold and requires protection from frost in the northern extent of its range. It thrives in partial shade and well-drained soils, providing consistent resources without becoming invasive.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
BloomApril–August
USDA zones9-11
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
NativeSoutheastern United States and Caribbean
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