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Sunflower - The flower that follows the sun The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus, family Asteraceae) is a majestic annual plant, native to the Americas, that can grow up to 3 meters tall. Its name comes from its unique ability to follow the sun's movement throughout the day. The inflorescence , which can measure up to 30 cm in diameter, is actually composed of hundreds of tiny flowers, called florets, arranged in a spiral. It blooms in summer and acts as a true magnet for pollinators! Bees, bumblebees, and other insects frequently visit its flowers, drawn by the abundant nectar and [...]
The Final Conference of the LIFE PollinAction project The Final Conference of the LIFE PollinAction project, titled "Solutions for Biodiversity in Urban and Agricultural Environments", will take place on March 28, 2025. The event is free of charge and offers both in-person and online participation.
Large White Butterfly A White Butterfly in the Garden The Large White Butterfly (Pieris brassicae) is one of the most common butterflies in our gardens and countryside. It belongs to the Pieridae family, which includes many white or yellow butterflies. Large and striking, it is easily recognizable by its white wings with black spots on the tips. This butterfly is one of the most important pollinators of wildflowers and cultivated plants! The caterpillars , yellowish-green in color, are well known to gardeners and vegetable growers because they voraciously feed on cabbage —both wild and cultivated—as well as other [...]
Do you know about rural hedgerows? Hedgerows are typical elements of the traditional rural landscape, made up of trees and shrubs arranged in rows. They are not just natural boundaries between fields but true biodiversity reserves that break the monotony of cultivated lands! Many originated as remnants of ancient forests, preserving native species such as hawthorn, blackthorn, and elderberry. Their abundant blossoms provide nectar and pollen, essential for bees and other pollinators, especially in early spring! #hedgerows Did you know? Hedgerows act as natural barriers, reducing wind strength by 40% and lowering summer temperatures by 2°C [...]
Common Vetch A treasure for fields and meadows The common vetch (Vicia sativa, family Fabaceae) is an annual herbaceous plant that adorns fields with its vibrant pink-violet flowers. Ranging in height from 10 to 90 cm, it thrives in meadows, cultivated fields, fallow lands, roadsides, and slopes. Its stems either spread along the ground or climb using the tendrils found on its leaves. Vetch is highly valued by pollinators, especially bees , which find in its flowers a rich source of nectar and pollen. As a legume, it also plays a crucial role in soil health, fixing atmospheric nitrogen through [...]
Tree Bumblebee An exceptional pollinator! Bumblebees are close relatives of honeybees: they are hymenopteran insects belonging to the family Apidae, genus Bombus. Like bees, bumblebees are social insects living in colonies ruled by a queen . They are incredibly important and super-efficient pollinators! Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) is a bumblebee that nests in tree cavities – hence its name. It is easily recognized by its tawny thorax, black abdomen with a white tail, and its fast, noisy flight. It is one of the few bumblebee species that has adapted to urban areas . The nest is relatively [...]
Did You Know About Flower Strips? Flower strips are bands of spontaneous herbaceous plants created along the edges of cultivated fields, roads, and orchards. These "green infrastructures" are specifically designed to support the presence of pollinating insects. Their width ranges from 2 to 10 meters and consists of a mix of native plants that bloom at different times. This variety provides a true "restaurant" for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators from spring to autumn! Did you know? Flowering strips are a relatively recent agricultural practice, originating in the 1990s, but they are rapidly spreading across Europe [...]
Alfalfa A Plant with Many Virtues! Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), also known as lucerne, is a perennial plant from the Fabaceae family, native to the Mediterranean regions. Thanks to its rare ability to enrich the soil with nitrogen through symbiosis with specific bacteria, alfalfa has been introduced across Europe to improve soil fertility. This plant is also an excellent forage for livestock. Its distinctive flowers range in color from pale pink to deep purple and attract a wide variety of pollinators , who find in them a precious source of nectar and pollen. The honey produced by bees visiting these flowers [...]
