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Beggarweed
Desmodium tortuosum
In the United States:
Native
· also called Florida beggarweed, Dixie ticktrefoil
Leguminous herb or subshrub producing excellent nectar for honey flows in summer; moderate pollen source. Blooms over an extended period in warm climates with pink to purple flowers attractive to honey bees.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–October |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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