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Sweat bee

Halictus

Tiny metallic green or black solitary bees. Ground-nesting throughout Bay Area; abundant pollinators for wildflowers and crops, attracted to varied native plantings.

Plants that support Sweat bee

3 plants

Alpine Self-heal

Prunella vulgaris var. lanceolata

moderate

perennial herb

Summer foraging resource

Bay Area native

Cascade Canada Goldenrod

Solidago elongata

moderate

perennial herb

pollen and nectar forager during peak goldenrod bloom

Bay Area nativeKeystone species

Large-flowered Collomia

Collomia grandiflora

moderate

annual

Early season pollen and nectar foraging

Bay Area native