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Cheesebush
Ambrosia salsola
In the United States:
Native
· also called burrobrush, white burrobrush, desert pearl, winged ragweed
Ambrosia salsola offers limited nectar but some dry pollen that attracts small native bees during its spring flowering period in arid environments. Peak bloom typically hits in April and May, providing a brief forage window before summer heat. The sprawling shrub is highly drought-tolerant once established and may need pruning to control size in landscapes.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | March–June |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |