Part 34

Nettle family. Urticaceae.

"Very common in the valleys of Western and Southwestern Texas, 'Palo

Blanco'" (Coulter). In woods and valleys, planted for shade; honey

yield fair, much pollen, valuable for early brood rearing. March,

April.*

OSAGE ORANGE. Toxylon pomiferum Raf.

Nettle family. Urticaceae.

"Near waters from Eastern to Central and Southern Texas. Extensively

used for hedges." (Coulter). Planted for hedges and timber; honey

yield not important on account of scarcity of trees. April.*

PECAN-NUT. Hicoria Pecan (Marsh) Britt.

Walnut family. Juglandeae.

"Extending from the Mississippi States to the streams of Central and

Southwestern Texas as far west as Fort Concho." (Coulter). Along

rivers and creeks; honey yield where plentiful; valuable for brood

rearing on account of its pollen. March.*

MOCKERNUT. WHITEHEART HICKORY. Hicoria alba (L) Britt.

Walnut family. Juglandeae.

"Extending to the Valley of the Brazos." (Coulter). College Station,

Brazos River. Abundant in the sandy valley land; some honey and

pollen. March.*

BLACK WALNUT. Juglans nigra L.

Walnut family. Juglandeae.

"Extending from the east to the valley of the Colorado and San

Antonio." (Coulter). In forests, along creeks and rivers; some honey,

more pollen; good to stimulate bees. March.*

POST OAK. Quercus minor (Marsh) Sarg.

Oak family. Cupuliferae.