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Sorghum
Sorghum bicolor
In the United States:
Cultivated
· also called milo, grain sorghum
Sorghum is visited by honeybees primarily for its abundant pollen, which serves as a valuable food source supporting brood rearing during periods when other pollen may be scarce. Bloom occurs in late summer to early fall from large panicles that shed pollen over several weeks.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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