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Lading. Wild Bee on Sanguisorba officinalis, Great Burnet, Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Litlte Wild Bee took advantage of the Sun, out for a couple of hours this morning. She's lading up with the bright yellow pollen of Sanguisorba officinalis., Great Burnet. The English name - referring to the brown-red of the flower - belies its use which the Latin clarifies: Official - that is to say, sold by apothecaries in their 'offices' - Blood Stauncher.

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Uploaded on June 28, 2016
Taken on June 28, 2016