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Texas Broomweed
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Texas Broomweed

Gutierrezia texana
In the United States: Native · also called Texas snakeweed, annual broomweed

Annual forb in the aster family producing numerous small yellow flower heads in late summer and fall that supply nectar and pollen to honey bees. Serves as a fall resource supporting colony buildup of winter stores, with honey reported as dark amber with strong flavor in historical accounts. Grows in prairies, disturbed sites, and open areas with resin-coated foliage.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) July–November
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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