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Texas Kidneywood
Eysenhardtia texana
In the United States:
Native
· also called texas kidneywood, bee brush, kidneywood
Honeybees visit kidneywood for abundant nectar supporting steady honey flow from intermittent blooming flushes April through October, with peaks after rains in late summer. Moderate pollen alongside nectar-rich white flower spikes. Drought-tolerant shrub needing no special management but may drop leaves during extreme drought.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | May–October |
| Hardiness zones | 8-10 |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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