Croton honey
Croton macrostachyus
A monofloral honey from the pale yellow flowers of the Croton macrostachyus tree in the montane forests of south-western Ethiopia. It is dark amber with a pronounced flavour.
- Origin
- Ethiopia (Kaffa forests: Gesha, Sayilem, Bonga)
- Colour
- 120 mm · dark amber
- Taste
- strong, pronounced
- Plant
- Croton macrostachyus · croton →
Colour varies by year and place; the value given is typical.
The tree flowers from April to July, just when most other bee plants have finished flowering.
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