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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

This flower is known as Lyreleaf Sage
The flower's lip provides a landing strip for bees
When the bee lands, the stamens are tipped, and
The bee's clad in pollen from her head to her knees.

Location: Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area

Sources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=saly2

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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