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Screwbean Mesquite
Prosopis pubescens
In the United States:
Native
· also called tornillo
Bees visit for abundant nectar that supports honey production and for pollen; flowering occurs as catkin-like spikes in late spring. A drought-tolerant, spiny deciduous tree or large shrub of arid riparian and desert habitats; slow-growing and tolerant of poor soils.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | April–June |
| Duration | ~45 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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