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Pollinating insects flock to plants gardeners might think of as ‘weeds’

Global Published 14 October 2026, 12:00 · archived 14 Oct 2026

Citizen scientists on UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme recorded insect visits to flowers during 10-minute surveysUbiquitous urban plants often derided as “weeds” are the most attractive to pollinating insects.The autumn blooms of common ivy, rich in pollen and nectar, are the most visited by insects including bees and butterflies, according to an eight-year study. Continue reading...

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