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Monkeypod
Samanea saman
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called rain tree, saman
Flowers provide an abundant nectar source for honeybees and support local honey production. Pink fluffy pompom-like flower heads appear seasonally, with trees often blooming from the end of the dry season onward. Large spreading shade tree that drops leaves and pods before flowering.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | April–August |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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