Citrus sinensis x Poncirus trifoliata
Citrange
Rutaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A hybrid of sweet orange and trifoliate orange. It is an evergreen tree. The fruit are 5-7.5 cm across. The peel is thin and yellow-orange.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is used to make pies, jams, and marmalade.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are used for pies, jams and marmalade.
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Distribution
It cannot tolerate salt of high pH.
Where It Grows
Australia,
Notes
There are 20 Citrus species. Several hybrids have been formed.
References (3)
- John, L., & Stevenson, V., 1979, The Complete Book of Fruit. Angus & Robertson p 114
- Lazarides, M. & Hince, B., 1993, Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia, CSIRO. p 61
- Lyle, S., 2006, Discovering fruit and nuts. Land Links. p 143
