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Bees Like Caffeine

  • June 22, 2013
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Plants developed caffeine as a defense against being eaten, because it makes leaves taste bitter. But caffeine in nectar is attractive to bees, and even boosts their long-term memory. That means plants with caffeinated flowers can get a steady supply of pollinators.

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