Ivy tree winter honey
Schefflera heptaphylla
Light amber honey from the ivy tree, which flowers in southern China from autumn to January; it crystallises readily.
- Origin
- southern China (Guangdong, Fujian), Hong Kong
- Colour
- 50 mm · extra light amber
- Taste
- sweet with a typical bitter note
- Crystallization
- fast
- Plant
- Schefflera heptaphylla · schefflera (ivy tree) →
Colour varies by year and place; the value given is typical.
In southern China it is simply called "winter honey": the ivy tree is the main nectar source there in the coldest months.
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