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Sweet Orange Tree
FRUIT
( Citrus sinensis )
Tree, evergreen broadleaf Shape : Broad conical Origin : Asian, uncertain (probably in the Malay archipelago) Environment : Sub-tropical Climate : Warm, mild Notes :
In spite of the name, the most ancient origin of this tree (and of all the Citrus genus) is not Chinese, but in the Malay archipelago, over 20 millions of years ago. The sweet orange species, however, might as well be the result of man induced crossovers. All fruits in the Citrus genus have a very high Vitamin C content.
Adult 9m
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