Mesquite trees are native to the Sonoran desert and are one of the most beneficial and important plants grown there. Several varieties are found, and they occur in a diverse area from 1000 to 5000 feet in elevation. Mesquites are legumes so they enrich the soil. They also produce numerous golden - colored blooms during the spring and summer. The bees, insects and birds love to forage upon them to collect pollen and nectar. The color of the honey can vary from an extra-light amber to water white depending on the conditions under which it is produced. The honey flavor is always extremely mild and sweet. This is considered to be the premier desert honey by many a connoisseur. The Mesquite blossoms are about the size of your finger and eventually they form seed pods. The seeds are an important food source for numerous wild animals. The seeds were dried and ground into flour to be a staple part of the diet of the indigenous Indian tribes of the Southwest. Many people have heard of Mesquite wood because it is used in smoking and barbeque sauces due to its unique flavor.