Evaluation of the floral rewards of Aloe greatheadii var davyana (Asphodelaceae), the most important indigenous South African bee plant

The most important indigenous bee plant in South Africa is the winter flowering Aloe greatheadii var davyana, with a widespread distribution across the summer rainfall region. Beekeepers commonly move their hives to the "aloe fields" during winter, using the strong pollen and nectar flow f...

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Main Author: Human, Hannelie
Other Authors: Nicolson, Sue W.
Published: University of Pretoria 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26143
http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07092008-093049/

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