Eucalyptus
- Scientific name
- Eucalyptus globulus / Eucalyptus camaldulensis
- Regions
- Mogods (Sejnane)
- Bizerte
- Kroumirie (Tabarka)
- Nabeul
- Béja
- Flowering month
- July
- August
Introduced for reforestation, it forms immense forests in northern Tunisia.
الكاليتوس
Kalitous
Myrtaceae
Tree
Summer
Eucalyptus Honey
Color
Dark amber with greenish reflections
Taste
Strong, woody, balsamic with notes of resin and menthol
Nectar
Excellent
Pollen
Excellent
Main role
mixed
Roles
- nectar
- pollen
- propolis
Seasonal utility
Honey production & Summer reserve consolidation
Biological utility
Massive supply of nectar and pollen in summer. Bees also collect resinous exudates from its buds to make antiseptic propolis.
Pollen color
Cream-white
JulyAugust
Eucalyptus Honey
Eucalyptus globulus
- Sejnane
- Bizerte
- Tabarka
- Nabeul
Typical honey from the large eucalyptus forests of Northern Tunisia, renowned for its balsamic freshness.