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Plants that support Yellow-fronted bumblebee

9 plants

Bald-hip Rose

Rosa gymnocarpa

moderate

shrub

Montane and foothill populations forage on available blooms

Bay Area nativeKeystone species

Blue Violet

Viola adunca

moderate

perennial herb

Foraging on violet flowers during active season

Bay Area native

Branching Phacelia

Phacelia ramosissima

high

perennial herb

Primary pollen source for early colony development

Bay Area native

Cascara Sagrada

Frangula purshiana

moderate

shrub

Early season nectar source; supports colony development

Bay Area native

Coast Larkspur

Delphinium decorum subsp. decorum

high

annual

Peak foraging during delphinium bloom period

Bay Area native

Mosquito Bills

Primula hendersonii

moderate

perennial herb

Spring alpine meadow nectar source

Bay Area native

Ninebark

Physocarpus capitatus

moderate

shrub

Spring forager on ninebark flowers

Bay Area native

Pacific stonecrop

Sedum spathulifolium

moderate

perennial herb

Alpine and subalpine populations utilize early-season blooms

Bay Area native

Showy Rock Montia

Montia parvifolia

high

perennial herb

Spring foraging during nest establishment phase

Bay Area native