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Fortunella

Fortunella

9.9
A small bush from southern China that produces small orange fruits called kumquats
  • noun
  • /fɔːrˈtʃuːnələ/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Fortunella includes several species that bear small, orange-like fruits known as kumquats.

Examples

  • The genus Fortunella is best known for its production of the kumquat fruit.

  • Botanists once classified kumquats under Citrus, but now place them in the genus Fortunella.

  • Many citrus growers cultivate Fortunella species for their ornamental value and unique flavor.

  • The Fortunella plant thrives in warm climates.

  • I bought some Fortunella fruits at the market.

  • Farmers appreciate Fortunella plants not only for their delicious fruits but also for their attractive foliage.

  • In botanical studies, Fortunella is often highlighted for its distinct characteristics and contributions to agronomy.

Compounds

Fortunella japonica
  • Specialized
9.8

An evergreen shrub from East Asia that makes small round edible kumquats

Fortunella margarita
  • Specialized
9.0

A small bush from East Asia that has oval kumquats with edible skin and a sweet-tart taste

Surface Forms

Fortunella singular
Fortunellas plural

Etymology

Fortunella is named after the plant collector Robert Fortune, who brought many Asian plants to Europe. A helpful way to remember it is that it looks like the English word fortune ('luck'), so think 'Fortune's small orange' to link the name to the kumquat shrubs it describes.