Orange - Fruit



The orange (specifically, the sweet orange) is the fruit of the citrus species Citrus × sinensis. The fruit of the Citrus sinensis is considered a sweet orange, whereas the fruit of the Citrus aurantium is considered a bitter orange. The orange is a hybrid, possibly between pomelo (Citrus maxima) and mandarin (Citrus reticulata), which has been grown since ancient times on Terra.

As of 1987 CE, orange trees were found to be the most grown fruit tree on Terra. Orange trees are widely grown in tropical and subtropical climates for their sweet fruit. The fruit of the orange tree can be eaten fresh, or processed for its juice or fragrant peel. Union wide, sweet oranges account for approximately 70% of citrus production.