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Snakeweed
Gutierrezia sarothrae
In the United States:
Native
· also called broom snakeweed, matchweed
A low-growing subshrub with clusters of small yellow flowers that attract honeybees and other pollinators during late summer and fall. It provides moderate nectar and pollen resources in arid and semi-arid rangelands, though it is not a major honey producer. Plants are drought-tolerant and often colonize disturbed or overgrazed sites.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Duration | ~45 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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