Common Bees of Western North America asclepias including a magnificent variety of

including a magnificent variety of trees and shrubs

and Northwestern CA

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

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

Foliage is fragrant and flowers attract hummingbirds

Common Bees of Western North America asclepias including a magnificent variety ofA 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