Honey has been used as both food and medicine since antiquity. It has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties and is associated with a long list of health benefits. Honey is also one of Arizona's treasures and best kept secrets. The Sonoran Desert, with its distinct and abundant flora, is a mecca for honey bees. Plants native to the Sonoran Desert, such as the mesquite shrub or the prickly pear cactus, provide the nectar source for uniquely delectable honey varieties. Honey, USDA PhotographCredit: Scott Bauer, USDA ARS
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