nectar
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They could come out of hibernation too early and not have any nectar to feed on, or conversely the flowers could come out before the bees appear.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Dandelions for example, are a massively important nectar source for bees, but also a plant commonly controlled with herbicides.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
The Aero warms the water and incorporates the matcha, leaving you with a frothy base to serve on its own or mix with milk, lemonade, peach nectar or even espresso.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Their throats would have been in need of a soothing nectar last night.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
Not only did the adults prefer the nectar from certain kinds of flowers, but they laid eggs only on certain plants.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
She also hasn’t worked with N. khasiana specifically, and nectar components vary between species—a fact she can personally confirm from tasting the nectars of several pitcher plants.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 29, 2023
Researchers wondered whether pollinators might be deterred by such nectars, but they discovered the opposite.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 16, 2023
Look one way and you’ll see Gina mango nectars and Calamansi fruit sodas.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 1, 2021
It can also make luscious, ambrosial nectars that are syrupy sweet while still lively and refreshing, which can likewise grow more complex for decades.
From New York Times ● Jul. 1, 2021
The adult lacewing feeds mostly on plant nectars and the honeydew of aphids, and in time she lays her eggs, each on the end of a long stalk which she fastens to a leaf.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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