News from the preserves, parks and backyards of Princeton, NJ. The website aims to acquaint Princetonians with our shared natural heritage and the benefits of restoring native diversity and beauty to the many preserved lands in and around Princeton.
Friday, May 03, 2013
Blooming Barberry Bush Bops Bees
It's bee-bopping time, as barberry bushes present their trigger-happy stamens to the insect world. Find something narrow, like a blade of grass, and tickle the base of the stamen to see how the flower delivers a dollop of pollen with a tiny wallop to any visiting pollinator.
Past posts can be found here and here.
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