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Two-groove milkvetch (Astragalus bisulcatus) is an enigma: a beautiful native plant, it's also a toxic selenium-accumulator. For Pollinator Week 2022, I took a close look at the bees visiting this plant, searched out other native flowers in the habitat surrounding it, and explored how we might encourage more biodiversity in our yards.
By Shane SaterTwo-groove milkvetch (Astragalus bisulcatus) is an enigma: a beautiful native plant, it's also a toxic selenium-accumulator. For Pollinator Week 2022, I took a close look at the bees visiting this plant, searched out other native flowers in the habitat surrounding it, and explored how we might encourage more biodiversity in our yards.