What is “citrus fruit”?

The mandarin orange is a citrus fruit that closely resembles the more common sweet orange. This sweet citrus fruit holds a special place in Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for treating abdominal, digestion, and phlegm related issues. Mandarin oranges are also traditional symbols of abundance and are ... read more

Citrus reticulata: Corsican citron: Citrus medica: Desert lime: Citrus glauca: Found in lowland subtropical rainforest and dry rainforest areas of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Early settlers consumed the fruit and retained the trees when clearing for agriculture. read more

The tangelo (Citrus paradisi × Citrus reticulata) is a cross between a mandarin orange and a pummelo or grapefruit. The size depends on the variety chosen; they can be as small as an orange or as large as a grapefruit. Varieties include 'Minneola' and the Ugli fruit. read more