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kochia
Bassia scoparia
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called burning bush, summer cypress, Mexican fireweed
An erect annual herb with inconspicuous wind-pollinated flowers that produce abundant pollen collected by bees. Bloom occurs in summer through fall until frost in temperate climates. Adapted to arid and saline soils; often weedy in disturbed areas.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–October |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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