Orangequat
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The orangequat is a cross between a Satsuma mandarin and a Meiwa kumquat
, hybridized Dr. Eugene May of the USDA
and introduced in 1932, and is a member of the citrofortunella
group. 'Nippon' is the only named cultivar in existence.
Kumquat
Cumquats or kumquats are a group of small fruit-bearing trees in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, either forming the genus Fortunella, or placed within Citrus sensu lato...
, hybridized Dr. Eugene May of the USDA
United States Department of Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture is the United States federal executive department responsible for developing and executing U.S. federal government policy on farming, agriculture, and food...
and introduced in 1932, and is a member of the citrofortunella
Citrofortunella
-Citrus × microcarpa — ×Citrofortunella hybrids:These plants are hardier and more compact than most citrus plants. They produce small acidic fruit and make good ornamental plants...
group. 'Nippon' is the only named cultivar in existence.