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Citrus

Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the family Rutaceae. Plants in the genus produce citrus fruits, such as citrons, mandarins, and pomelos. Many important citrus crops have been developed through extensive hybridization, including oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes, all of which have many cultivars.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Citrus
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Citrus
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Gentianales
Hardiness: Zone 10
Habit: shrub
Bloom: Spring