Daidai

Also known as Citrus × daidai, Citrus daidai, Citrus × aurantium var. daidai, Citrus aurantium var. daidai

The daidai (; ; ; '''Citrus × daidai''') is a variety of bitter orange native to Asian regions.

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Species: daidai

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Commons category: Citrus Daidai group
taxon name: Citrus ×daidai

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The daidai (; ; ; '''Citrus × daidai') is a variety of bitter orange native to Asian regions.

The daidai originated in the Himalayas. It spread to the Yangtze valley region and later to Japan. The colour of the fruit loses its yellowish hue and becomes greener in the spring. The native Japanese word for the is derived from the name of this fruit.