Texas Honey Plants

The bulletin catalogs plants in Texas valued by honey bees, presenting brief technical descriptions organized by botanical families and indicating geographic distribution, flowering periods, and relative nectar, pollen, and propolis yields. It includes habitat notes, observations on weather effects and seasonal abundance, and practical guidance for locating or planting forage to support apiaries. Many species entries note bloom-time and usefulness for brood rearing or surplus honey, supplemented by two indices listing vernacular and scientific names. The text draws on field records and contributions from state entomologists and apiarists to create a concise reference for beekeepers and agriculturalists.