Database research record2022·United States
The bee fauna associated with Pacific Northwest (USA) native plants for gardens
Aaron Anderson, Lucas Costner, Lincoln R. Best, Gail Langellotto
Conservation Science and Practice
Urban Farm DB summary
This study compared the attractiveness of 23 native Pacific Northwest plant species to bees over three field seasons, using timed bee counts and vacuum sampling. It found that Douglas' aster, California poppy, varileaf phacelia, Canada goldenrod, farewell-to-spring, globe gilia, and Oregon sunshine consistently supported high bee abundance and species richness. These findings can inform urban pollinator conservation efforts in gardens and public spaces.