The Citrus Family
Rutaceae
Fun Fact: Almost all modern cultivated citrus fruits—including oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits—are hybrids derived from three ancestral species: the Citron (Citrus medica), Pummelo (Citrus maxima), and Mandarin (Citrus reticulata).
Plants in the Citrus Family share these traits:
Leaves
Glossy and oval-shaped
Flowers
5 white petals
Numerous stamen
Fruit
Hesperidium – flesh is divided into segments packed with tiny juice-filled vesicles
Covered with a moderately thick leathery peel/rind studded with fragrant oil glands
Learn more about the Citrus Family
Plants depicted in this Plant Family Portrait:
Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
Finger Lime (Citrus australasica)
Kumquat (Citrus japonica)
Wampi (Clausena lansium)
Zebra Lemon (Citrus limon variegata)
Buddha’s Hand (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis)
Meyer Lemon (Citrus × meyeri)
Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi)
Tangelo (Citrus reticulata x paradisi)
Tangerine (Citrus tangerina)
Mock Orange (Murraya paniculata)
Hardy Sour Orange (Poncirus trifoliata)
My goal with this series of Plant Family Portraits is to deepen people’s awareness of plants and gain an understanding of plant details. An appreciation for biodiversity is an important part of our wellbeing. May we all delight in nature’s fascinating architecture and colors, appreciate our environment, and how precious it is to protect.
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