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Sweat Bees

Lasioglossum spp.

Plants that support Sweat Bees

3 plants

Chatterbox

Epipactis gigantea

high

perennial herb

primary pollinators during flowering period

Bay Area native

Checker Lily

Fritillaria affinis

high

geophyte

Primary spring pollen and nectar source during bloom period

Bay Area native

Pioneer Violet

Viola glabella

moderate

perennial herb

Small native bees collect pollen from viola flowers during spring bloom

Bay Area native