March Flowers in South Carolina
Following the bloom and their visitors thru the season in coastal South Carolina.

    Many early blossoms are on field weeds or forest hardwoods. A few are ornamentals that are planted for their beauty. These pictures are from the 2001 season.
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Holly  Holly is one of the most attractive bee plants in the southeast, though varieties vary in activity. Pollinators include honeybees, carpenter bees, and occasionally bumblebee queens, several species of flies

Carpenter Bees as Major Pollinators
Carpenter Bees as Poor Pollinators on Blueberries

Collards    An extremely valuable plant for bees of many species, as well as skippers, several species of flies and other insects. The pollen of all brassicas is very high in protein, which makes it a high quality food source. It is a pity that more collards are not left to bloom in the spring after winter harvesting is done.