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Family: Rutaceae   Rue Family

Genus: Citrus   
Genus of about 30 to 40 species of large shrubs or small trees yielding pulpy fruits covered with fairly thick skins, originating in tropical and subtropical southeast Asia.

Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck
Common Name(s): Sweet Orange, Orange
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description: An introduced species that has many health benefits. It contains Vitamin C, flavonoids, acids, oils, and bergapten which aids in pigmentation in skin.


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Caption:

ID: Hrb-CIDSI-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): fruit, seed