Monofloral honey

While there may never be an absolute monofloral type, some honeys are relatively pure due to the prodigious nectar production of a particular species, such as citrus (orange blossom honey), or there may be little else in bloom at the time.

Beekeepers learn the predominant nectar sources of their region, and often plan harvests to keep especially fine ones separate.

[2] For example, in the southern Appalachians, sourwood honey, from a small tree that blooms late in the season, is highly regarded.

Beekeepers try to remove the previously produced dark and strong flavored tulip poplar honey, just before the sourwood bloom, so it does not mix with the lighter sourwood.

Low acidity and medium sweetness, short persistence, aftertaste sometimes present (blackcurrant).