Distribution
Countries
PT, ES
- widespread
Rubus ulmifolius Schott
Blackberry bramble
Blackberry bramble (Rubus ulmifolius Schott) is a bee-forage shrub recorded for the Iberian Peninsula. It usually flowers from April to August, with high nectar value and high pollen value.
Habitat
Habitats
- hedgerows
- woodland edges
- streamsides
Soil
varied, often moist
Sun exposure
Full sun
Beekeeping value
Flowering
April, May, June, July, August
Peak flowering
May, June, July
Beekeeping importance
Major supporting resource
Nectar
High
Pollen
High
Honey and monofloral potential
Has monofloral potential
Associated bees
Observed genera
Apis, Bombus, Andrena, Osmia, Megachile
Health relations
Nosemosis
Forage continuity · Indirect support
Contextual
Planting and management
Planting suitability
Context-dependent
- It can spread vigorously; manage it without removing all flowering resources.
Data confidence
Taxonomy
High
Distribution
High
Flowering
Moderate
Bee-forage value
Moderate