Part 33

CASTOR-OIL PLANT. Ricinus communis L.

Spurge family. Euphorbiaceae.

"Cultivated extensively for ornament and sparingly escaped in

Missouri and southwestward to Central Mexico." (Coulter). Planted for

ornamental purposes; honey yield good in favorable seasons; pollen;

has glands at base of leaves. March, April.*

AMERICAN OR WHITE ELM. Ulmus Americana L.

Nettle family. Urticaceae.

"Extending westward to the streams of Southern and Central Texas."

(Coulter). College: along moist creeks and streams; honey yield good

but not very plentiful. August.*

WINGED ELM or WAHOO. Ulmus alata Michx.

Nettle family. Urticaceae.

"On streams extending to the valley of the Trinity." (Coulter). Tree

with corky winged branches, along streams and low soils in woods;

honey yield good sometimes giving surplus; much pollen; honey of amber

color and strong characteristic aroma. August, September.*

GRANJENO. Celtis pallida Torr.

Nettle family. Urticaceae.

"Very common on all mesas and foot-hills of Western and Southern

Texas." (Coulter). Beekeepers value it as an important plant in

Southwest Texas. March, April.*

HACKBERRY. Celtis Mississippiensis Bosc.

Nettle family. Urticaceae.

"Extending to Central Texas." (Coulter). In woodlands; much planted

for shade; honey yield fair, valuable for pollen in the spring. March,

April.*

HACKBERRY. Celtis occidentalis L.