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Plumeria
Plumeria rubra
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called frangipani, temple tree
Honeybees visit Plumeria rubra mainly for pollen since the fragrant flowers offer minimal nectar and employ pollination by deceit to attract visitors. Peak bloom aligns with warm summer periods in subtropical areas, delivering extended flowering over several months. This deciduous shrub thrives in well-drained soils under full sun and may need frost protection or staking against wind in exposed sites.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | May–November |
| Duration | ~6 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |