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 and photos of the tangerine.

Basic information on tangerine

Scientific name	Citrus reticulata
Synonym	Citrus nobilis
English	Mandarin orange
English	Mandarin
English	Mandarine
English	Tangerine
Dutch	Mandarijn
Dutch	Tangerijn
Spanish	Mandarino
French	Mandarinier
French	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.

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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Climate and weather:	Can be grown in grown in tropical and subtropical areas.
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Uses:	Usually eaten fresh, for example as a dessert fruit. Segments are sometimes sold canned. Also used to produce tangerine juice.