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The land and climate of Sardinia are perfect for the cultivation of many Mediterranean species of plants and trees, including the strawberry tree, which is called Corbezzolo in Italian.
The pristine nature of the rugged countryside around Monte Limbara in Sardinia's northern-most province of Sassari - the air, the water, the land - are home to numerous strawberry trees that bees find highly attractive. The strawberry tree, also known as the arbutus, is an evergreen growing to 20 feet. Has an upright stem with reddish bark, leathery serrated leaves, white or pink bell-shaped flowers, and round warty red fruit resembling strawberries. It is in leaf all year, in flower from November to December, and the seeds ripen from October to December.
The flowers have a soft, honey-like scent that is attractive to bees. It is native to Sardinia, Corsica, and the coast of Italy. The fruit is very bitter. While the flowers are sweet smelling, the highly prized honey produced from its nectar has significant bitter notes.
It is used as an accompaniment to strongly flavored cheese.
| Category | Honey |
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| Region | Sardegna |
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