Bees get a buzz from caffeine that helps them remember where to find nectar-rich flowers, a study has shown.
Just as in humans, a shot of coffee seems to stimulate bees' brains.
Citrus fruit plants, as well as coffea, from which coffee beans are harvested, have been shown to contain caffeine in their nectar.
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