Tangerine

Tangerine is a variety of the Mandarin orange. It is a member of the citrus family and produces rather small and sweet fruits that are easy to peel. Like other citrus fruits, tangerines contain a lot of vitamins.

Here follows some basic information on tangerine, some photos of the tangerine, and a tangerine recipe.

Basic information on tangerine

Scientific name	Citrus reticulata
Synonym	Citrus nobilis
English	Mandarin orange Mandarin Mandarine Tangerine Clementine
Dutch	Mandarijn Tangerijn
Spanish	Mandarino
French	Mandarinier Mandarine
German	Mandarine
Italian	Mandarino
	Note: There are many varieties of tangerine with different colors and taste. Some are called tangerine, others are called mandarins, and sometimes these names are mixed. Clementine is a seedless tangerine.

Family:	Rutaceae
Order:	Sapindales

Origin:	The origin of tangerines or mandarin oranges is in south-eastern Asia and the Philippines.
Distribution:	Most tropical and subtropical countries.

Evergreen or deciduous:	Evergreen
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Uses:	Tangerines are usually eaten fresh, for example as a dessert fruit. Segments are sometimes sold canned. The fruits can also be used to produce tangerine juice.