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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Attempts to move the blooming period of three species of summer-blooming bee forage into the fall nectar dearth period through cutting

Author(s): A. Wells and G. S. Ayers

Month: Jul
Year: 1999

Journal: American Bee Journal
Journal Link: http://www.americanbeejournal.com/
Volume: 139
Issue: 7
Pages: 552-556

Article Topic(s): Disturbance, Phenology
Research Setting(s): Nursery

Species Referenced: Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed),

Abstract

Evaluates the effects of cutting on bloom time of Asclepias incarnata. Although cutting did affect the bloom time, it reduced the number of flowers significantly.

Suggested Citation

A. Wells and G. S. Ayers. "Attempts to move the blooming period of three species of summer-blooming bee forage into the fall nectar dearth period through cutting." American Bee Journal 139.7 (1999): 552-556.

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ISSN: 0002-7626

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