Common Bees of Western North America asclepias It goes deciduous in summer

It goes deciduous in summer allowing it to respond to summer heat and drought stress

and Northwestern CA

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

richer future a natural landscape can bring

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

Common Bees of Western North America asclepias It goes deciduous in summerA 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