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Ginger

Zingiber officinale
In the United States: Cultivated

Honeybees visit ginger flowers primarily for nectar and pollen, though yields are modest and not sufficient for significant honey flows. Peak bloom occurs in late summer within warm climates, with inflorescences producing showy but short-lived flowers on mature plants. Cultivation focuses on rhizomes rather than blooms, so flowering is infrequent without specific encouragement; it thrives in humid, shaded conditions but may require protection from strong winds.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) August–October
Duration~30 days
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
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