Italian tangerine, Willow-leaf mandarin, Mediterranean mandarin, Mexerica, Mimosa, Mandarim
Citrus deliciosa

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A small spreading tree. It grows 4 m high. The leaves are narrow. They are dark green. The leaves are 2-5 cm long. The flowers can occur singly or in clusters. The fruit is round but flattened. The skin is thin.

There are 20 Citrus species. Several hybrids have been formed.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Cuba, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean (country/location of origin), South America, Turkey, Türkiye, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh or as juice. They are also made into jelly.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown by seed or by grafting.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Citrus nobilis var. deliciosa (Ten.) Swingle;