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Raspberry bramble
Rubus idaeus
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called red raspberry
Honeybees forage on raspberry flowers for high volumes of nectar and nutritious pollen during late spring bloom. The flowers attract bees effectively, supporting colony buildup after winter. Thorny canes spread vigorously and require annual pruning to maintain productivity and prevent tangling.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | May–June |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |