Sentences with phrase «in plant nectar»

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Agave nectar comes from the leaves of a plant that is found in Mexico and South America.

Add 1 Tbsp of raw cacao powder to a mug, pour in 1c of warmed plant - based milk, and add 1 - 2 tsp of natural organic unprocessed sweetener such as yacon syrup, agave syrup, coconut nectar, coconut sugar, or maple syrup.

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In a mixing bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, agave nectar, plant - based milk, and vanilla.

As you might know here at LFA we are careful with the type of agave nectar and it should only be prepared in the traditional way as miel de agave (reduced juice / sap of the plant) and not overly refined.

Fructose is another simple sugar that is found in natural sweeteners such as fruits, honey and plant / tree nectar.

Most plant based sweeteners such as agave nectar are extremely high in fructose.

«Around 40 or 50 spider species have been documented drinking nectar, but this is the first case where a spider has been shown to survive on plant matter,» says Ken Whitney of Rice University in Houston, Texas.

Perhaps not surprisingly, the insects were most attracted to odors containing aromatic chemicals, which are present in plants that are common nectar sources.

Instead of nectar, researchers suggest the appendage likely helped the winged insects avoid becoming dehydrated in the hot and arid climate of the time by getting sustenance from another source: sweet secretions beaded up into droplets on seed - bearing — as opposed to flowering — plants.

Because a habitat may contain related moth species that use the same flowers as nectar sources but different host plants to lay their eggs, the researchers would like to investigate whether odors that provide olfactory cues to identify the best oviposition sites activate similar areas in the antennal lobe of these moths, or whether the functional atlas of the brain is different in each species.

In fact, the observed nectar bleeding might actually be an early system that evolved to include the nectaries found in other plants todaIn fact, the observed nectar bleeding might actually be an early system that evolved to include the nectaries found in other plants todain other plants today.

The ants depend completely on their host plants for nectar and the food bodies rich in proteins and lipids which they require.

The mutualistic association between acacia plants and the ants that live on them is an excellent example: The plants provide food and accommodation in the form of food bodies and nectar as well as hollow thorns which can be used as nests.

Nearly all (98 per cent) of the flowers studied in natural conditions were damaged by herbivores, but in 85 per cent of the flowers, damage was restricted to just the nectaries, suggesting nectar was being sacrificed to protect more critical parts of the plant.

In fact, it is the plants themselves that attract them by secreting sugar - containing nectar, which the ants eat with great pleasure.

The farmers will also put in plants specifically chosen to provide nectar in the remaining months.

Cactus flowers provide nectar to hummingbirds and bats, as well as bees, moths and other insects, which, in turn, pollinate the plants.

Plants got a new lease on life when they started trading nectar and pollen for assistance in cross-pollination from the insects.

Caffeine occurs naturally in the floral nectar of Coffea and Citrus plants.

Unlike the loose and powdery pollen found in most plants, orchid pollen is attached to a sticky pad in the flower that breaks away when a bird pokes its beak into the flower for a sip of nectar.

The plants provide their insect partners with shelter and a supply of nectar, while the ants return the favor by serving as a source of fertilizer — in the form of fecal matter.

Each plant has a flower made up of a unique combination of sensory and structural traits that pollinators must learn and remember in order to effectively locate nectar rewards.

Some plants include caffeine in their nectar, tricking bees into encouraging their nest - mates to visit the plant with enthusiastic dances

In addition to describing the new species in the paper, the co-authors Herreid and Heraty, a professor of entomology, found an interesting association between the wasps and extrafloral nectaries, which are nectar - secreting glands found on plants independent of their flowerIn addition to describing the new species in the paper, the co-authors Herreid and Heraty, a professor of entomology, found an interesting association between the wasps and extrafloral nectaries, which are nectar - secreting glands found on plants independent of their flowerin the paper, the co-authors Herreid and Heraty, a professor of entomology, found an interesting association between the wasps and extrafloral nectaries, which are nectar - secreting glands found on plants independent of their flowers.

All three live only in Costa Rica and western Panama and they were found to be locally specialized to feed on particular nectar plants.

«If a nectar resource is abundant and highly rewarding, more types of pollinators will go for it, leaving out some of the rarer plants that some of the other pollinator species normally specialize in.»

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena (Germany) and their colleagues from Stanford and Duluth (USA) have identified the sugar transporter that plays a key role in plants» nectar production.

Frommer and his lab have worked extensively on the family of SWEET sugar transporters, which play several key roles in plants, including producing nectar and transporting sugars from the leaves to other tissues.

Insects deal with this contamination in a wide range of ways, often with species - specific responses to microorganisms and plants: Honey bees avoid flowers spiked with specific bacteria, whereas some wasps feed on orchid nectar fermented by bacteria and fungi.

Plants emit floral volatiles to ensure the ecosystem service of their pollinators Pollinators, unfortunately, can not directly perceive how much nectar is available in an individual flower.

The loss of milkweed plants due to extensive herbicide use and changes in farming practices, such as the widespread adoption of herbicide - resistant crops, has been identified as a major contributing factor of monarch's decline in the eastern U.S. Disease, climate change, widespread insecticide use, and loss or degradation of nectar - rich habitat may also be contributing to declines.

Honey is produced by honeybees from plant nectar and much like cinnamon, also contains potent antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds which have been shown to reduce inflammation and stop the growth of bacteria and fungi in humans.

While many of us think of planting flowers for bees, what many people don't realize is that in most areas the honey bee's primary source of nectar is from flowering trees.

Like bees, bats are attracted to the nectar in plants.

Known then as the «super sweetener» agave nectar is made from the natural juice of the blue agave plant, organically grown and sustainably farmed in the Sierra Madres region of Mexico.

Agave nectar comes from the leaves of a plant that is found in Mexico and South America.

Commercially available agave syrup or nectar is thought to be produced primarily from blue agave plants grown in Southern Mexico.

OHi Superfood Bar is an uncooked, nutrient dense, long lasting energy blend that is rich in plant protein, sweetened with low glycemic raw Organic Coconut Nectar and packed with nourishing Organic superfood ingredients.

Agave nectar is another good way to sweeten your smoothie Agave nectar comes from the agave plant and can be found in most supermarkets (WalMart carries agave)

Agave nectar is extracted from the blue agave plant, a succulent that that grows chiefly in Mexico.

All the secrets they had translated into rhythms so bewilderingly beautiful that they lured you in like the honeyed drops of nectar hidden in the throat of pitcher plants.

By analyzing nectar flow in conjunction with plant blooms, beekeepers and researchers can study everything from how climate change is impacting blooms, the local impacts of people and land use on bees, and how bees and plants are interacting with one another.

Preferred habitat: ditches, prairies, swales, depressions + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: dormant in winter + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: partial shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 3 to 4 feet apart + + + + Wildlife value: Seed enjoyed by deer and many species of birds; a nectar and larval food plant for butterflies; attracts these birds: Cardinal, Carolina Chickadee, American Goldfinch, House Finch, Purple Finch, Evening Grosbeak, Blue Jay, Nut Hatches, White - Throated Sparrow, Tufted Titmouse, Rufous - sided Towhee, House Sparrow, Dark - eyed Junco, Mourning Dove, Pine Siskin, Red - winged Black Bird, Scrub Jay, and Red - Bellied and Red - headed Woodpeckers; Silvery Checkerspots and Bordered Patch Butterfly larvae eat lePlant spacing: 3 to 4 feet apart + + + + Wildlife value: Seed enjoyed by deer and many species of birds; a nectar and larval food plant for butterflies; attracts these birds: Cardinal, Carolina Chickadee, American Goldfinch, House Finch, Purple Finch, Evening Grosbeak, Blue Jay, Nut Hatches, White - Throated Sparrow, Tufted Titmouse, Rufous - sided Towhee, House Sparrow, Dark - eyed Junco, Mourning Dove, Pine Siskin, Red - winged Black Bird, Scrub Jay, and Red - Bellied and Red - headed Woodpeckers; Silvery Checkerspots and Bordered Patch Butterfly larvae eat leplant for butterflies; attracts these birds: Cardinal, Carolina Chickadee, American Goldfinch, House Finch, Purple Finch, Evening Grosbeak, Blue Jay, Nut Hatches, White - Throated Sparrow, Tufted Titmouse, Rufous - sided Towhee, House Sparrow, Dark - eyed Junco, Mourning Dove, Pine Siskin, Red - winged Black Bird, Scrub Jay, and Red - Bellied and Red - headed Woodpeckers; Silvery Checkerspots and Bordered Patch Butterfly larvae eat leaves.

As the Xerces Society explains, these chemicals are used to kill sap - sucking and leaf - chewing insects; they are systemic, meaning they are absorbed by the plant tissues and expressed in all parts, including nectar and pollen.

Synonym: Salix nigra + + + + Preferred habitat: wet soils, bank of rivers and streams, marshes + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: sun + + + + Plant spacing: 25 to 30 feet + + + + Wildlife value: provides nesting habitat and cover; willows supply browsing food for deer and rabbits; several species of birds use tender willow buds and twigs for food; honeybees are attracted to willows in the spring for their nectar + + + + Note: this tree can be aggressive and can cause problems if it is used inappropriately.

The imago (adult) feeds at night, and often takes nectar from garden plants like Honeysuckles (Lonicera) and petunias, so it is quite often seen in urban settings in the evening.

Preferred habitat: on edge or in open woodlands + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: evergreen + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: partial shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 6 to 8 feet + + + + Wildlife value: attracts bees, good nectar source, good evergreen cover + + + + Note: flowers and foliage are deadly poisonous, leaves can cause contact dermatitis

Preferred habitat: coastal woods, along streams, open woodlands, thickets + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: semi-evergreen to dormant in winter + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 3 to 4 feet apart + + + + Wildlife value: hummingbirds, butterflies, and other wildlife are attracted to this plant; hummingbirds like the flowers while birds and mammals enjoy the fruit; attracts Cloudless Sulphur; Gray Hairstreak larvae eat the leaves; also a good butterfly nectar sPlant spacing: 3 to 4 feet apart + + + + Wildlife value: hummingbirds, butterflies, and other wildlife are attracted to this plant; hummingbirds like the flowers while birds and mammals enjoy the fruit; attracts Cloudless Sulphur; Gray Hairstreak larvae eat the leaves; also a good butterfly nectar splant; hummingbirds like the flowers while birds and mammals enjoy the fruit; attracts Cloudless Sulphur; Gray Hairstreak larvae eat the leaves; also a good butterfly nectar source

Preferred habitat: fields, woods + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: Mostly evergreen, thin in summer + + + + Soil conditions: loam, moist but well drained + + + + Light conditions: full sun to partial shade + + + + Plant spacing: 12 - 18» apart + + + + Wildlife value: rich in nectar, loved by butterflies and moths; their oblong seeds are eaten by several kinds of birds in small amounts