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Mayhaw
Crataegus opaca
In the United States:
Native
· also called May Haw, Riverflat Hawthorn, Western Mayhaw
Small tree or large shrub producing clusters of white flowers in early spring that attract honeybees for nectar and pollen. Blooms for a short period in wetland and bottomland habitats. Tolerates periodic flooding and wet soils.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | March–April |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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