Mandarin orange
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange (Citrus reticulata), also known as the Mandarin or Mandarin orange, is a small citrus tree with fruit resembling other oranges.
Pronunciation
Mandarin Orange: /ˈman.də.rɪn ˈɔːrɪndʒ/
Etymology
The name "Mandarin" comes from the Sanskrit word "manarina", which means "of or pertaining to the Chinese". The term "orange" is derived from the Sanskrit word "naranga", which means "orange tree".
Description
Mandarin oranges are usually eaten plain or in fruit salads. They are smaller and less sour than the larger oranges. The tree is more drought-tolerant than the fruit. The mandarin is tender and is damaged easily by cold. It can be grown in tropical and subtropical areas.
Related Terms
- Citrus: A genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae.
- Orange (fruit): The fruit of various citrus species in the family Rutaceae; it primarily refers to Citrus × sinensis.
- Tangerine: A group of orange-colored citrus fruit consisting of hybrids of mandarin orange.
- Clementine: A hybrid variety of mandarin orange and sweet orange, so named in 1902.
- Satsuma: A seedless and easy-peeling citrus species, also known as Citrus unshiu or satsuma mandarin.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mandarin orange
- Wikipedia's article - Mandarin orange
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