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Calamondin tree & fruit

Citrofortunella microcarpa

Description:

Citrofortunella microcarpa, the Calamondin or Calamansi, is a fruit tree in the family Rutaceae, commonly called the calamondin, golden lime, panama orange, chinese orange, acid orange, calamonding, or calamandarin in English.

Habitat:

It is believed to originate from China and has spread throughout Southeast Asia, India, Hawaii, the West Indies, Central and North America. This one is a plant at the NY Botanical Gerdens.

Notes:

The plant is characterized by wing-like appendages on the leaf stalks and white or purplish flowers. Its fruit has either a spongy or leathery rind with a juicy pulp that is divided into sections.

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Nicholas4
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Nicholas4

NYC, New York, USA

Spotted on Dec 26, 2011
Submitted on Dec 30, 2011

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