Alkali Bee
Osmia conjuncta
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Small blue-black mason bee with fuzzy body. Extremely efficient pollinator of early-blooming natives; prefers alkali soils common in Bay Area gardens and contributes heavily to spring fruit set.
Plants that support Alkali Bee
1 plants
False Solomon's-seal
Maianthemum racemosum
perennial herb
Spring flower visitation, supports early-season mason bee colonies
Bay Area native