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I believe there's a divine drink called "nectar" in Greek mythology. Is that where this nectar comes from?

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Rebecca

Good question. Actually, the answer is more scientific. The juice or liquid that comes from flowers is called "nectar" because it comes from plant glands called "nectaries" or "nectarines," which produce sugar-rich liquid (nectar) that pollinators like bees love.

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