| Common Name | California bee plant |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scrophularia californica |
| Plant Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Origin | Native |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Flower color | Red |
| Plant Type | Herb |
| Habitats | Riparian, chaparral, closed-cone pine forest, northern coastal scrub, coastal sage scrub, redwood forest |
Description
This tiny flower is an important food source for more than bees (though bees of many kinds clearly love it). The California bee plant supports bees, birds (including hummingbirds), bats, and butterflies!
Photo: Nathan Tay | CC BY-NC
