The pomelo is a natural citrus fruit that looks very similar to a large grapefruit. The fruit is one of the original citrus species from which the rest of cultivated citrus hybridized from. Take a look below for 24 more interesting and fascinating facts about pomelo. 1. Pomelo was first called “shaddock” in English after…
28 Fun And Interesting Facts About Oranges
The orange is a fruit of the citrus species Citrus x sinensis in the family Rutaceae. The fruit is sometimes called a sweet orange, to distinguish it from the related Citrus x aurantium, which is referred to as bitter orange. Take a look below for 28 more fun and interesting facts about oranges. 1. The…
23 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Tangerines
The tangerine is an orange colored citrus fruit that’s closely related to, or possibly a type of, mandarines. The name was first used for fruit that came from Tangier, Morocco, which described it as a mandarin variety. Take a look below for 23 more interesting and fascinating facts about tangerines. 1. Under the Tanaka classification…
22 Fun And Interesting Facts About Clementines
A clementine is a hybrid between a willowleaf mandarin orange and a sweet orange. The exterior is a deep orange color with a smooth, glossy appearance. Clementines can be separated into 7 to 14 segments. Take a look below for 22 more fun and interesting facts about clementines. 1. Clementines are very similar to tangerines,…