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Post by Tucson Grower on Dec 3, 2022 18:23:49 GMT -6
As I sit here, inside, due to rain, I'm thinking about the local; tumbleweed (Kali tragus), also known as Russian Thistle. I was wondering about it appearing to be, only good as a nectar source for my bees. Word is, when the plants are young they are good livestock forage.
A pic of the flower (they come in pink/red and white)-> 
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Post by macmex on Mar 20, 2023 6:20:08 GMT -6
Looks beautiful! I haven't read anything about tumbleweed for a long time. What's the honey like?
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Post by FrostyTurnip on Mar 20, 2023 8:55:55 GMT -6
Every time I see a tumbleweed, I expect Clint Eastwood to ride in.
Oklahoma State Uni has some data on tumbleweed in Oklahoma: says it is the Russian version that we see floating around, blocking roads and consuming abandoned homes. They don’t very much like it.
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Post by rdback on Mar 20, 2023 9:29:23 GMT -6
It might look pretty, but all I see is those THORNS! lol
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Post by heavyhitterokra on Mar 20, 2023 13:41:26 GMT -6
Tucson,
Those are beautiful. I've only seen them in Winter while crossing the desert headed for the West Coast. I didn't know they blossomed. Thanks, for sharing that.
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