Wildflowers in Cities Bring Nature in
Butterflies and other insects do not differentiate much between patches of wildflowers in, say, a meadow and one in a public square. These wild patches attract both pollinators – helping keep their populations healthy – and city residents who welcome nature in the midst of their urban environment.
Patches of wildflowers in cities can be just as good for insects as natural meadows – study
Researchers found no difference in the diversity of species in urban meadows compared with those in rural settings
Phoebe Weston