December 18, 2021

This is a plant called Tarflower

Some people also call it Flyweed

Its flowers are sticky and sometimes insects get stuck

Such as flies and many species of bees.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://www.fnps.org/plant/bejaria-racemosa

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

July 8, 2020

Location: Fellsmere, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

This is Bejaria racemosa
It's common name is Tarflower,
Bees and other insects like this plant
But they get stuck on it's sticky flower.

Sources: Florida Native Plant Sociey - Bejaria racemosa

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

May 16, 2018

Location: Turkey Creek Sanctuary, Palm Bay

This is Befaria racemosa
Also known as Tar flower or Flyweed.
Despite getting caught on its sticky flowers,
This plant attracts both flies bees.

Sources: Florida Native Plant Society - Befaria racemosa

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson