Common Bees of Western North America asclepias Plant Characteristics Family Name Acanthaceae

Plant Characteristics Family Name Acanthaceae Species Name Justicia californica 'Tecate Gold' Common Name Tecate Gold Chuparosa Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Plant in masses or combine with other dry shade or meadow perennials

Plant Characteristics Family Name Cyperaceae Species Name Cyperus eragrostis Common Name Umbrella Sedge

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Common Bees of Western North America asclepias Plant Characteristics Family Name AcanthaceaeA portable, full color photographic guide to the most commonly seen bees in the western United States and Canada. Bees play a vitally important role in the pollination of native plants and agricultural crops around the globe. These stunningly beautiful insects come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors. There are more than 3,000 species in western North America, and identifying them is a challenging task even for taxonomists. Common Bees of