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Citrus
kumquat
Other common names
citrangequatSynonyms
× CitrofortunellaEremocitrus
see morePoncirus
× Fortucitroncirus
× Microcitrus
Fortunella
× Citroncirus
Botanical details
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Potentially harmful
- Genus
Citrus
- Genus description
Citrus are typically evergreen shrubs or trees, frequently spiny, with simple, leathery, aromatic leaves, usually with winged stalks, and often fragrant white or pink-tinged flowers, followed by large, juicy fruits
- Name status
Correct
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