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Plant Facts
Quick Answer
Ragwort pollen is shown in this guide as an orange and amber tone. It is listed as wildflower, associated with summer bloom timing, USDA zone 5 - 8, and pollen and nectar forage value.
Pollen Color Notes
The visual color shown for Ragwort is grouped broadly with orange and amber pollen tones. It is intended for comparison and identification support, not as a laboratory measurement.
Pollen color is highly variable. Lighting, pollen age, moisture, collection method, cultivar, and local growing conditions can all change how pollen appears. Use this as general visual guidance, not a scientific color standard or guaranteed field match.
Bloom, Zone, and Forage Context
Ragwort is listed for summer. The record lists USDA zone 5 - 8; hardiness zones are planning context, not a precise flowering calendar. Approximate bloom months in the supplemental notes: June, July, August, September, October.
Its forage type is pollen and nectar, with pollen value marked as medium and nectar value marked as high. Flower heads offer pollen and nectar, but the plant is toxic to livestock and invasive in some regions.
Identification Notes
A biennial or short-lived perennial with deeply divided leaves and flat-topped clusters of yellow daisy-like heads; toxic to livestock when eaten.
Flower color note: Yellow. Flower color and pollen color may differ.