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Vinegarweed
Trichostema lanceolatum
In the United States:
Native
· also called camphor weed
Late-season annual in the mint family with a trigger pollination mechanism that deposits pollen on visiting bees. Provides nectar and pollen during late summer and fall when few other floral resources are available. Grows in disturbed, dry soils.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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