Honey plant
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002865
A plant species valued by beekeepers for its abundant nectar and pollen, which honey bees collect to produce honey. These plants are cultivated or encouraged to grow near apiaries to support bee colonies and increase honey yields. The selection of honey plants influences the flavor, color, and aroma of the resulting honey, with examples like clover, alfalfa, and buckwheat producing distinct monofloral varieties.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002865 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Agricultural equipment |
| Translations | German: Trachtpflanze; Spanish: planta melífera; French: plante mellifère |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002865",
"term": "Honey plant",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A plant species valued by beekeepers for its abundant nectar and pollen, which honey bees collect to produce honey. These plants are cultivated or encouraged to grow near apiaries to support bee colonies and increase honey yields. The selection of honey plants influences the flavor, color, and aroma of the resulting honey, with examples like clover, alfalfa, and buckwheat producing distinct monofloral varieties.",
"subject": "Agricultural equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Trachtpflanze",
"es": "planta melífera",
"fr": "plante mellifère"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/honey-plant/"
}
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