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Telegraphweed
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Telegraphweed

Heterotheca grandiflora
In the United States: Native · also called telegraph weed

Late-season source of nectar and pollen for honey bees via numerous yellow daisy-like flower heads that bloom over an extended period in disturbed or dry sites. Tolerates poor soils and drought once established.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) June–December
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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