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[-] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

the flowers the nectar is collected from also influence the flavor of the honey, so you'll have slight regional distinctions there.

[-] teft@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

And if you use rhododendron nectar you end up with hallucinogenic honey:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grayanotoxin#Mad_honey_intoxication

[-] Holyhandgrenade@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I finally know what inspired that weird Futurama episode!

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