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Citroncirus

Citroncirus

9.9
A group of plants made by crossing sweet orange with the trifoliate orange
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪtrənˈsɪrəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists classified the plant as Citroncirus due to its mixed parental heritage.

Examples

  • The cold resistance of Citroncirus makes it valuable for rootstock breeding programs.

  • Researchers are developing new fruit varieties by hybridizing members of the Citroncirus genus.

  • The Citroncirus plant is known for its unique flavor.

  • Have you ever tasted a Citroncirus fruit?

  • Researchers are developing new fruit varieties by hybridizing members of the Citroncirus genus.

  • The cold resistance of Citroncirus makes it valuable for rootstock breeding programs.

  • Have you ever tasted a Citroncirus fruit?

Surface Forms

Citroncirus singular
Citroncirus plural

Etymology

Citroncirus combines citrus 'lemon and orange family' and Poncirus 'trifoliate orange'. So, the name shows it is a plant made by crossing a sweet orange with a trifoliate orange that can stand cold.