- Citrangequat
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Citrangequat Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Subclass: Rosidae Order: Sapindales Family: Rutaceae Genus: Citrus Species: Citrus × georgiana The citrangequat is a trigeneric citrus hybrid of a citrange and a kumquat, developed by Dr. Walter Swingle at Eustis, Florida, in 1909.[1] Citrangequats are bitter in taste, but are considered edible by some at the peak of their maturity. Three named cultivars exist:
- Sinton – 'Nagami' kumquat X 'Rusk' citrange; named for the city of Sinton, Texas
- Telfair – 'Nagami' kumquat and 'Willits' citrange; named for Telfair County, Georgia
- Thomasville – most common citrangequat; named for the city of Thomasville, Georgia[2]
References
- ^ "Citrus Pages: Kumquats & Kumquat Hybrids". http://users.kymp.net/citruspages/kumquats.html.
- ^ "Home Fruit Production". Aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu. 2005-07-26. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/citrus/miscellaneous.htm. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
Categories:- Citrus
- Hybrid Citrus
- Fruit stubs
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