SENSITIVE BRIAR. Schrankia angustata Torr. and Gray.
Pulse family. Leguminosae.
"Found in Texas as far as San Diego and probably in the San Antonio region." (Coulter). Hunter: open prairies; honey yield not important; plants scarce; pollen. April to September.*
HUISACHE. Acacia Farnesiana Willd.
Pulse family. Leguminosae.
"From San Antonio to the Gulf Coast and lower Rio Grande." (Coulter). Very plentiful in richer soil of Southwest Texas; honey yield good for stimulating early brood rearing; also pollen. February, April.*
HUAJILLI. Acacia Berlandiera Benth.
Pulse family. Leguminosae.
"From the Nueces to the Rio Grande and west to Devil's River. Common on the bluffs of the lower Rio Grande." (Coulter). On dry and rocky hills in solid masses generally. Honey yield very heavy and main surplus in Southwest Texas; fine quality, white; considered the best honey in Texas in quality. April.*
PARADISE FLOWER. CATSCLAW. DEVILS CLAWS. Acacia Greggii Gray.