How can beekeepers know if their bees have been at the acacia?

Where have you been, then? Beekeeper with bees. Photograph: Lewis Whyld/PA

How can beekeepers claim honey is from a certain plant, ie lavender honey, acacia honey etc? How can they know which plants the bees are visiting?

Linda Coffey, London NW2

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