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Sweat bees

Halictus species

Plants that support Sweat bees

6 plants

Bright Green Dudleya

Dudleya virens

moderate

perennial herb

Early spring nectar and pollen foraging

Bay Area native

Fendler's Meadow-rue

Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum

moderate

perennial herb

generalist pollen forager during flowering

Bay Area native

Great Valley Phacelia

Phacelia ciliata

high

perennial herb

early season pollen provision for ground-nesting solitary bees

Bay Area native

Presidio Clarkia

Clarkia franciscana

high

annual

primary pollinator during Clarkia bloom period

Bay Area native

Royal Jacob's-ladder

Polemonium carneum

moderate

perennial herb

Primary spring pollen forager for native sweat bee species

Bay Area native

White Globe Lily

Calochortus albus

moderate

geophyte

Early spring foragers utilize bloom period for nectar

Bay Area native