Japanese summer-grapefruit
Citrus natsudaidai

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

Probably a natural hybrid between pomelo and mandarin.

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

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. They are also used in salads. The juice is sweetened and flavoured and made into drinks. The pulp is sometimes canned in syrup or made into candies. The peel is used for marmalade and jam.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hagyul, Natsu-mikan

Synonyms

Probably Citrus maxima x Citrus reticulatus;