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Worldwide Beekeeping Resource Library => Honey, Bee Forage; Nectar & Pollen Sources => Topic started by: Mikey N.C. on September 19, 2017, 03:59:25 pm

Title: What is this ?
Post by: Mikey N.C. on September 19, 2017, 03:59:25 pm

Being a new beek i notice more plants.
This is blooming all over se n.c. in ditch line. Only seeb bumble bees.
(https://s26.postimg.cc/9cnehr879/0919171536.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9cnehr879/)

Title: Re: What is this ?
Post by: riverbee on September 20, 2017, 12:44:23 am

bearded beggar tick? or crowned beggar tick? sort of an aster/sunflower we have them up here...........Bidens aristosa, but there are different varieties.

link to usda wildflower database and pic:

Bearded Beggarticks, Tickseed Sunflower, Bur Marigold - Bidens aristosa (https://uswildflowers.com/detail.php?SName=Bidens%20aristosa)

Title: Re: What is this ?
Post by: Mikey N.C. on September 20, 2017, 06:49:01 am

Do the honeybees use it ?

Title: Re: What is this ?
Post by: riverbee on September 24, 2017, 08:46:33 pm

mikey, i am uncertain of this, possibly for pollen?  i think it is more of a pollen source and not for nectar. i think this plant may be more beneficial to native bees and bumbles? our variety is similar to your pic although sparse, and i see native bees and bumbles on them more than i see honey bees.