Author: Zachary Huang

Fall flower: The Chinese scholar tree

Family: Fabaceae Genus: Styphnolobium Species: S. japonicum Common names: Chinese scholar tree, Japanese pagoda tree ZBAS 6 (0 to 10)… read more Fall flower: The Chinese scholar tree

Fall flower: Seven son’s tree

Family: Caprifoliaceae Genus: Heptacodium Species: H. smiconioides Common names: Seven son’s tree ZBAS 8 (0 to 10) Zach’s bee attraction… read more Fall flower: Seven son’s tree

Zach to host bee dissection Feb 28th, 2025

Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Pre-conference Activities at MSU Honey bee Anatomy and Dissection Workshop Friday, Feb 28, 2025, 2-3:30 pm… read more Zach to host bee dissection Feb 28th, 2025

Summer flower 17: Tupelo

Family: Nyssaceae Genus: Nyssa Species: N. sylvatica Common names: Tupelo, black gum ZBAS 8 (0 to 10) Zach’s bee attraction… read more Summer flower 17: Tupelo

Summer flower 16: Teasels

Family: Caprifoliaceae Genus: Dipsacus Species: D. fullonum, D. laciniatus Common names: Wild teasel, cut-leaf teasel ZBAS 7 (0 to 10)… read more Summer flower 16: Teasels

Bee bee tree blooming (Summer flower 15)

Family Rutaceae Genus Tetradium Species T. daniellii Common names Evodia, Korean evodia ZBAS 10   Prof. G. Ayers told me… read more Bee bee tree blooming (Summer flower 15)

Bees foraging on lotus (summer flower 14)

Family: Nelumbonaceae Genus: Nelumbo Species: N. nucifera Common names: sacred lotus, Indian lotus ZBAS 8 (0 to 10) Zach’s bee… read more Bees foraging on lotus (summer flower 14)

Summer flower 13: Goji Bees

Family: Solanaceae Genus: Lycium Species: L. chinense Common names: wolfberry, Chinese matrimony vine ZBAS 6 (0 to 10, Zach’s bee… read more Summer flower 13: Goji Bees