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Butterweed
Packera glabella
In the United States:
Native
· also called cressleaf groundsel, smooth ragwort, yellowtop
Honeybees visit butterweed for its early-season nectar and pollen in moist, open habitats. Peak bloom aligns with spring emergence, providing critical forage when few other sources are available. This winter annual self-seeds prolifically in wet soils and tolerates flooding but can spread aggressively without control.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | February–May |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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