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Calamondin tree & fruit
Citrofortunella microcarpa
40.8664, -73.8831
Field Notes
Description:
Citrofortunella microcarpa, the Calamondin or Calamansi, is a fruit tree in the family Rutaceae, commonly called the calamondin, golden lime, panama orange, chinese orange, acid orange, calamonding, or calamandarin in English.
Habitat:
It is believed to originate from China and has spread throughout Southeast Asia, India, Hawaii, the West Indies, Central and North America.
This one is a plant at the NY Botanical Gerdens.
Notes:
The plant is characterized by wing-like appendages on the leaf stalks and white or purplish flowers. Its fruit has either a spongy or leathery rind with a juicy pulp that is divided into sections.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
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PublishedDecember 30, 2011
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