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bramble

Rubus allegheniensis

Honeybees heavily forage on bramble flowers for both nectar and pollen during the late spring to early summer bloom, often contributing to a significant honey flow in eastern regions. Peak bloom typically occurs in June, providing a reliable surplus when other sources are limited. The plant forms dense, thorny thickets that can become weedy in disturbed areas, requiring control to prevent overgrowth.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
BloomMay–June
USDA zones4-9
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeEastern North America
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