In a message dated 17/03/2008 21:35:29 GMT Standard Time,  
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The  colour of flowers from which bees collect nectar determines a honey's  
colour.


I was taught that darker honey tends to come from woody plants eg trees and  
ericas and lighter ones from herbaceous plants.
 
Chris



   

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