Flashcards on Agrumi (Citrus Fruits)

Front

What family do citrus fruits belong to?

Back

Rutaceae

Front

What is the most common citrus fruit?

Back

Orange

Front

What are the characteristics of citrus trees?

Back

They are evergreen plants that can grow over 10 meters tall.

Front

What color are lemon fruits?

Back

Yellow

Front

What is a hybrid citrus fruit that comes from the cross between an orange and a mandarin?

Back

Mandarancio

Front

Where are citrus fruits originally from?

Back

Asia

Front

What vitamin are citrus fruits rich in?

Back

Vitamin C

Front

What do citrus fruits help strengthen in the human body?

Back

The immune system

Front

What is the significance of orange blossoms in Roman mythology?

Back

They are considered a symbol of marriage.

Front

What is the name of the citrus fruit that can develop a hand-like shape?

Back

Buddha's Hand (Mano di Buddha)