Natural History Wanderings

Picking wildflowers at all National Parks is illegal

The Weather Channel reports gives a good example of why

• Pinnacles National Park is home to one of the most diverse bee populations on Earth.
• A study published in 2019 counted more than 450 species.
• This year’s wildflower superbloom is on full display.

California’s Pinnacles National Park is home to one of the most distinct bee populations on Earth.That’s why park officials say: Don’t pick the flowers.”The diverse blooms are one of the factors diverse bees and other pollinators depend on, and picking blooms now only means less in the future,” a recent social media post from the park reads.

Read more at  Why Is It Illegal To Pick Wildflowers At Pinnacles? | Weather.com