Naslov
Plants for bees Slyibum marianum

Autori
Rašić, Sanda ; Štefanić, Edita ; Štefanić, Ivan

Izvornik
Journal of apicultural research (0021-8839) 48 (2009), 4; 296-299

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
milch thistle ; beekeeping

Sažetak
Milk thistle (Sylibum marianum) is originally a native of the Mediterranean region, North Africa and Middle East. As a weed it infects crops, pasture, wastelands, irrigation banks and ruderal areas throughout the world, and it is consideres a troublesome weed in many countries. However, the flower produce a large amounts of nectar and pollen which are attractive to honey bees. A comercial milk thistle product for pharmaceutical purposes in many countries and therefore could be a valuable forage for honey bees.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

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