Family: Rutaceae
Botanical name: xCitrofortunella microcarpa
Origin: General belived to be a hybrid between Citrus reticulata (tangerine or Mandarin orange) and Fortunella margarita (kumquat).
Uses: In the United States it is generally grown as an ornament. The juice may be made to make a drink similar to lemonade. In Asia the juice is used to baste meat and fish and the fruits are used as a condiment.
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