Part 22

WHITE-FLOWERED HONEYSUCKLE. Lonicera albiflora Torn. & Gray.

Honey suckle family. Caprifoliaceae.

"Abundant throughout Western Texas and especially in the mountains

west of the Pecos." (Coulter). Hunter: cultivated for ornamental

purposes. Honey yield good, but few plants. May, July.*

HOUSTONIA. Houstonia angustifolia Michx.

Madder family. Rubiaceae.

"Throughout Texas." (Coulter). College Station: on dry soils and

prairies. Bees work on it well but plants not abundant. May, July.*

BUTTON BUSH. Cephalanthus occidentalis L.

Madder family. Rubiaceae.

"Swamps and along streams throughout Texas." (Coulter). Hunter:

along rivers and creeks. Bees work on it. July.*

BUTTON WEED. Diodia teres Walt.

Madder family. Rubiaceae.

"Sandy soil, low grounds of Texas to mouth of Rio Grande."

(Coulter). Low sandy soils; honey yield good and valuable as it comes

during drouth. No surplus. July, August.*

BROOMWEED. Gutierrezia Texana T. & G.

Composite family. Compositae.

"Sterile plains throughout Texas." (Coulter). In open prairies;

honey yield good in fall for winter stores; dark amber and strong

flavor. September, October.*

GOLDENROD. Solidago sp. (?).

Composite family. Compositae.

Occurs in all parts of Texas. September. See A. B. C. 173.

Parthenium Hysterophorus L.

Composite family. Compositae.