A bee foraing on purple starthisle, also known as knapweed (Centaurea calcitrapa, Asteraceae). Starthistle produces light honey that has a pleasent taste. This plant, however, is also considered a weed due to its invasive nature.

This bee was manipulated for this photo, but was not harmed in this process.
This bee was

A bee foraing on purple starthisle, also known as knapweed (Centaurea calcitrapa, Asteraceae). Starthistle produces light honey that has a pleasent taste. This plant, however, is also considered a weed due to its invasive nature.

This bee was manipulated for this photo, but was not harmed in this process.
This bee was