Common Bees of Western North America asclepias including a magnificent variety of

including a magnificent variety of trees and shrubs

and Northwestern CA

It goes deciduous in summer allowing it to respond to summer heat and drought stress

It is very cold and drought-tolerant

Common Bees of Western North America asclepias including a magnificent variety ofA portable, full color photographic guide to the most commonly seen bees in the western United States and Canada. Bees play a vitally important role in the pollination of native plants and agricultural crops around the globe. These stunningly beautiful insects come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors. There are more than 3,000 species in western North America, and identifying them is a challenging task even for taxonomists. Common Bees of