It's a dependable
bee plant that is easy to grow, with scented foliage rabbits avoid.
The most preferred species, on the basis of weight of seed consumed, were switchgrass (Panicum virgatum), sand lovegrass (Eragrostis trichodes), Rocky Mountain
bee plant (Peritoma serrulata), smooth sumac (Rhus glabra), and annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus; Table 1).
This aspect illustrates a very low richness of
bee plant species in the studied region when compared with data of areas covered with tropical vegetation, where 37 plant species were related by Engel and Dingemans-Bakels (1980).
Alfalfa is also a good
bee plant, while cactuses fit in a bee garden for those living in the Southwest.
Also it is important as a
bee plant because it produces a great deal of nectar.
Areas once graced by desert mariposa tulip, Rocky Mountain
bee plant, prickly poppy and evening primrose were invaded by the hostile horehound.
Dandelions are excellent
bee plants, providing vital pollen early in the season.
Many species of the Asteraceae family common in antropic environments are frequent pollen sources for the honeybee and regarded as good
bee plants (Bastos et al.
Important
bee plants for stinglesss bees (Melipona and Trigonini) and Africanized honeybees (Apis mellifera) in tropical habitats: a Review, Apidologie, v.
Important
bee plants for stingless bees (Melipona and Trigonini) and africanized honey bees (Apis mellifera) in neotropical habitats: a review.
In this regard, some urban areas (such as Monterey-Carmel-Pacific Grove, Paso Robles and San Diego) were not selected for the survey because they lacked diverse and sufficient
bee plants.
Minor
bee plants in a major key: Tamarisk, Ailanthus and teasel.
