Sunday, February 18, 2024

February 18, 2024

This plant is known as Sour or Bitter Orange
It is used as rootstock for citrus plants
Its fruit can be used
In marmalade and booze
It's very sour if you want to take the chance.

Location: Captain Forster's Hammock

Sources: https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/citrus-reticulata-syn-c-sinensis/

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