The Sydney hybrid
Citrus x virgata

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A hybrid. The fruits of this species are similar to a lemon in shape, 35-50 x 20-28 mm in size, with the tip abruptly rounded. The skin is 2 mm thick and yellowish-green when ripe, containing numerous oil glands and the pulp-vesicles are tear-shaped . (Swingle and Reece, 1967)

There are 5 Microcitrus species.

Where it is found

It is very drought tolerant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Microcitrus australis x Microcitrus australasica;