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Is Dutch white clover a good source of food for bumblebees? If not, what is?
Larry

White Clover (Trifolium repens) is New Zealand's most important honey plant. It yields nectar from November to February.

Bumble Bees collect nectar and pollen as well. So, they should be feeding well on White Clover. They also like Red Clover

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