Citrus Reticulata (Noun)
Meaning
Shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Citrus reticulata is commonly grown in China for its edible fruit and is often eaten fresh or used to make marmalade.
- The mandarin oranges, scientifically known as Citrus reticulata, are grown widely in warm and subtropical regions around the world.
- In the United States, Citrus reticulata is often used as an ornamental shrub in landscaping due to its vibrant colors and sweet fragrance.
- Citrus reticulata, the mandarin orange, is usually seedless or nearly seedless when propagated through grafting or layering.
- The trees of the Citrus reticulata species are relatively small in size, but their fruit is quite well known and highly sought after for its unique flavor.