Plants for bees: Himalayan cherry - Prunus cerasoides
Author(s)
Surendra R Joshi
Volume
85
Issue
4
Published Date
12/1/2004
Pages
73 to 73
Abstract
Both Apis cerana and Apis mellifera honey bees extensively visit the flowers of Himalayan cherry. As this is one of the very few plants that bloom during early winter, it is very important for the development of colonies during that season.
Keywords
Prunus cerasoides, forage for bees, nectar plants, Nepal
