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filaree
Erodium cicutarium
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called redstem filaree, alfilaria, pinweed
Honeybees visit filaree mainly for its plentiful pollen during early spring buildup, supporting brood production with high-protein loads. Nectar is available but in small amounts, mainly for colony stimulation rather than surplus honey. It prefers dry, disturbed soils and can self-seed prolifically in open habitats.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | February–May |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |