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AMERICAN HONEY PLANTS 



reported. There are many minor plants which yield nectar and some in 

 surplus quantity in limited localities. Much remains to be learned con- 

 cerning the honey flora of this State. 



Willow yields honey in such abundance that much honey is stored from 

 it at times. White clover also yields, but is seldom important. Senna, 

 horsemint, goldenrod and Spanish needle yield some honey in the fall. 



Fig. 89. The loquat. 



LUCERNE, see Alfalfa. 



LUPINE (Lupinus). 



There are many species of lupines which are common, especially in the 

 plains region and west to the Pacific Coast. Some are of no value to the 



