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Burroweed

Isocoma tenuisecta
In the United States: Native · also called shrine jimmyweed, burrow goldenweed

Drought-tolerant subshrub with clusters of small yellow disc flowers that provide a late-season nectar source for bees in arid habitats. Blooms in late summer through fall on disturbed or open sites with sandy or gravelly soils. Poisonous to livestock.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) August–November
Duration~2 months
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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