Citrus taxonomy refers to the botanical classification of the species, varieties, cultivars, and graft hybrids within the genus Citrus and related genera, found in cultivation and in the wild.
Various citrus types in cross section. Some of them are hybrids between two or more original species. The botanical classification of the species, hybrids, varieties and cultivars belonging to the genus Citrus is called "citrus taxonomy".
Mandarin orange is a true species (Citrus reticulata); it is one of the progenitors of most cultivated citrus
The pomelo (Citrus maxima)
These varieties of citron (Citrus medica), Greek and fingered, have distinctly different appearances
Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. Plants in the genus produce citrus fruits, including crops such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruits, pomelos, and limes. The genus Citrus is native to South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Melanesia, and Australia. Various citrus species have been used and domesticated by indigenous cultures in these areas since ancient times. From there its cultivation spread into Micronesia and Polynesia by the Austronesian expansion ; and to the Middle East and the Mediterranean via the incense trade route, and onwards to Europe and the Americas.
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Slices of various citrus fruits
Lemons are a citrus fruit native to Asia, but now common worldwide.
Mediterranean Mandarin (Citrus ×deliciosa plantation, Son Carrió (Mallorca)
