The Official State Honey Of Florida Is Tupelo Honey

If you’re from Florida or are familiar with the Sunshine State, then you probably already have an idea of a few of the state designations. For instance, you likely know that Florida’s state pie is Key Lime and the official state fruit is the orange. But what many residents might not know is that the official state honey of Florida is tupelo honey. Take a look at why tupelo honey is such a unique type and why Florida deems it to be so special.

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Tupelos, which are a species of the Nyssa ogeche are valuable honey plants that are known for growing in the southeastern United States, but more particularly the Gulf Coast.

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The Apalachicola River in Florida is the Mecca for tupelo honey, as Florida beekeepers keep hives along the river swamps during the tupelo bloom.

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And by rare, we mean the only place in the world that commercially produces tupelo honey!

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It’s been said that tupelo honey has been called one of the sweetest kinds of honey on earth, which makes it perfect to use on fruit, in desserts, or spread out over fresh biscuits.

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But you can probably head over to the panhandle throughout the year and find a few reserves of this sweet treat year-round.

Did you know this about Tupelo Honey? How about the fact that it is the official state honey of Florida? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section! And if you want to know a few more fun state facts, then check out these 10 fascinating things about Florida you likely didn’t know.