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One shop word, more than one plantOrange is not a species.
Orange is an English shop word for more than one citrus. Tight-skinned grocery juice fruit is Citrus sinensis. Loose-skinned kamala is C. reticulata. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Sathukudi · Citrus sinensis
Citrus sinensis — sathukudi, the tight-skinned sweet orange.
- Kamalapazham · Citrus reticulata
Citrus reticulata — kamalapazham, the loose-skinned mandarin.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.