Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Yellow Sweetclover

One of these days, I will find out the proper name for these orange striped bees - meanwhile, I think of them as orange-bummed bees, LOL. Quite attractive insects. This one is clinging on to a stem of Yellow Sweetclover, down near the canal by the Max Bell Arena.

Also known as Hart's Clover, King's Clover, King's-crown, Plastic Clover, Ribbed Melilot, or Yellow Millet. This wildflower is not native to Alberta, but was introduced from Europe. Grows in fields and roadsides and flowers bloom June-September. Photographed this plant (macro shot) at Clearwater Park, Calgary.