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Flowereing Vines
Vines that flower on the Torunes property and what each flowering vine has that attracts the bees and what do they transmit to the honey to make it medicinal.


Senecio angulatus: Blooming Seasons, Medicinal Uses, and Its Role in Bee Ecology
Learn when Senecio angulatus blooms, its medicinal uses, and how it supports stingless bees like meliponas. A vine worth knowing!
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Cyclamen persicum: Everything You Need to Know About This Delightful Flower
Learn to care for Cyclamen persicum, the elegant flower with butterfly blooms and stunning leaves. Your ultimate guide awaits!
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Cat's Claw Vine (Dolichandra unguis-cati): Nature’s Climbing Healer and Pollinator Magnet
Dolichandra unguis-cati, or Cat’s Claw Vine, boosts biodiversity, attracts Melipona bees, and may have medicinal benefits. Learn more!
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The Straightneck Squash: A Hidden Gem in Costa Rica’s Biodiversity
Straightneck squash supports biodiversity, nourishes soil, and provides medicinal nectar for Melipona bees in Costa Rica.
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How Passion Fruit Supports Melipona Bees with Medicinal Nectar and Pollen
Passion fruit (maracuyá) provides Melipona bees with medicinal nectar and pollen, boosting their immunity, energy, and colony health.
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