Uniquely colored flowers with big blooms might make for an aesthetically pleasing garden, but they can be unhelpful to pollinators. Careful consideration can help you plan a colorful and eco-friendly garden.
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The origin date for flowers is a source of debate among scientists – but a new approach may help bring clarity to the question.
Bees can perceive flower colours and hues which are invisible to us — such as those produced by reflected ultraviolet radiation.
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