On Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 5:32 PM, Suz <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello, I've been told that pollen gathered from buttercup flowers is toxic
> to honey bees, leading to paralysis and death. However, I can find no
> research to back this claim. Is there any truth to this rumor?
>
Not sure about toxicity, but I believe buttercups and a number of other
Ranuncs are water/rain pollinated.
Cheers,
Kristina
Boulder, CO
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