Environmental studies Analysis of three types of sources to determine the existence of native bees in historical San FranciscoEast Bay area SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY M. Kathryn Davis OrdemanSharon LThe arrival of the missionaries in the late eighteenth century began the transformation of the San ...
It means that the best way to draw bees to your garden is byplanting large groupings of flowers, or flowering trees, that produce a lot of nectar. Some plants are better at this than others. Generally, native plants that have many flowers, like shrubs and trees, are best. Try natives ...
The national animal and the national bird of New Zealand is the nativekiwi bird. This loveable, flightless bird is so strongly associated with New Zealand that the term “kiwi” is often used to refer to the native people of the country. Cartoonists started using the kiwi to symbolize New ...
Morning glory flowers are native to Mexico and Central America – it is a fast-growing annual flowering vine that shows off bright trumpet-shaped mildly scented blossoms. The buds are tightly twisted and open when the sun hits during the morning, giving them a beautiful name. Common morning gl...
Originally native to central Asia, elm trees now grow worldwide in temperate and tropical areas. Unfortunately, many mature elms in the northern hemisphere have been felled byDutch elm disease, a beetle-spread fungal pathogen. Fortunately, breeders have been working on creating DED-resistant strains...
The 40 Types of Cichlids 1.Dogtooth Cichlid Image Credit: Trybex, Shutterstock Otherwise known as theCynotilapia afra, the dogtooth cichlid is a small species native to Lake Malawi. These cichlids grow up to 4 inches in nature, but they’ve been known to grow larger in captivity. These fis...
Along with perennial sunflowers, native goldenrod are known for their fall color that makes a spectacular fall wildflower display. 48. Strawflower Botanical Name:Xerochrysum bracteatum Strawflower, with its warm tones of orange, yellow, red, and pink, looks like the perfect cut flower in any fa...
You may not see these as often, native to New Zealand. Braeburn apples have a dim, red skin (similar to gala apples), and their texture is firm and crisp. Each bite has a nice balance of sweet and tart, and they’re best for baking or eating raw. Cameo Cameo apples are yellow wit...
life of European honey bees,Apis mellifera.The European honey bee is professionally managed worldwide for honey production and pollination. The bee was imported to the United States 400 years ago with the first European settlers and called “white man’s fly” by the native Americans, the ...
The key to maintaining pink blooms from Hydrangea is to increase the alkalinity of the soil. Find out what side of the house you must plant Hydrangeashere 74. Coneflower Botanical Name:Echinacea USDA Zones:3-9 Coneflowers are rich in nectar, attracting butterflies and bees to the garden with...