A honey bee is attracted to flowers in the Department of Agriculture People's Garden outside the Whitten Building May 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. This flower attracts bees because it provides nectar that will be brought to the hive for food. Nearby plants have pollen that other bees will gather on their legs to bring back to the hive for food. The activity of gathering from many flowers before returning moves pollen from plant to plant. Bees provide one of the several types pollination methods.
A honey bee is attracted to flowers in the Department of Agriculture People's Garden outside the Whitten Building May 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. This flower attracts bees because it provides nectar that will be brought to the hive for food. Nearby plants have pollen that other bees will gather on their legs to bring back to the hive for food. The activity of gathering from many flowers before returning moves pollen from plant to plant. Bees provide one of the several types pollination methods.
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Location: Washington, DC, USA
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