January 20, 2020

Location: Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area

This is known as Bur-Marigold,
It grows well near ponds and streams
And although shown here is a Plushback Fly,
This plant has special value to native bees.*

* To quote the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, "special value" is defined as "Recognized by pollination ecologists as attracting large numbers of native bees."

Sources: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Bidens laevis

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson