Citrus × aurantium
species of plant, the bitter orange
AI overview
Citrus × aurantium, commonly known as the bitter orange, is a species of plant that produces oranges with a distinctly sour and sharp taste, unlike the sweeter varieties people typically eat fresh. It has been historically important for making marmalade, medicines, and other products that benefit from its strong citrus flavor.
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Species
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderSapindales
- FamilyRutaceae
Chile Central
via GBIF · Kew POWO
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Subclass of
- useful plant
- Parent taxon
- Citrus
- Image
- Turunç - Citrus aurantium 02.JPG
Article
Water drop on a bitter orange leaf
The bitter orange, sour orange, Seville orange, bigarade orange, or marmalade orange is the hybrid citrus tree species Citrus × aurantium, and its fruit. It is native to Southeast Asia and has been spread by humans to many parts of the world. It is a cross between the pomelo, Citrus maxima, and the wild type mandarin orange, Citrus reticulata. The bitter orange is used to make essential oil, used in foods, drinks, and pharmaceuticals. The Seville orange is prized for making British orange marmalade.