Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck
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Authority
Popenoe, Wilson. 1924. Economic fruit-bearing plants of Ecuador. Contr. U. S. Natl. Herb. 24: i-ix, 101-134. pl. 34-49.
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Family
Rutaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Description - [No description provided.]
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Discussion
The orange is one of the important fruits of Ecuador. The trees are nearly all seedlings, there being only a few grafted specimens, introduced in recent years. The product is of about the same quality as that of other Latin-American countries, in many of which the orange is one of the most popular of fruits. In size and general character the best Ecuadorian oranges resemble the Valencia or Hart's Late of the United States; but they usually have more seeds, and the "rag" is more troublesome in eating the fruit.
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Common Names
naranja dulce