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bergamot orange
Scientific Name: Citrus ×aurantium ssp. bergamia
Family: Rutaceae
Category: Dicot
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Bergamot Orange (Citrus bergamia)
The Bergamot orange, scientifically known as Citrus bergamia, is a fragrant citrus fruit prized for its unique aroma and flavor. It is commonly used to flavor Earl Grey tea and is also utilized in perfumery.
Considerations for Pets
- The fruit has a bitter taste.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Citrus bergamia
- Common Names: Bergamot orange, Orange Bergamot, Lemon Bergamot
- Belongs to the Rutaceae family.
- Synonyms: Citrus aurantium ssp. bergamia
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to South Asia.
- Primarily grown in the Calabria region of southern Italy and along the Mediterranean Sea.
Morphological Characteristics
- The fruit is the size of an orange, typically yellow in color, similar to a lemon.
- Semi-ovate shape with a smooth, pebbled exterior.
- Trees are relatively small, generally reaching a height of no more than 12 feet (3.5 meters).
- The tree produces clusters of white flowers.
- The fruit initially appears green, turning yellow upon ripening.
Uses
- The rind is used to extract essential oil, which is widely used in perfumes and eau de Cologne.
- The fruit provides the distinctive flavor of Earl Grey tea.
- The juice is intensely aromatic and juicy with a slightly bitter, bracingly sour, and floral flavor.
- Bergamot is used to make marmalade.
Quirky Facts
- The Bergamot orange is thought to be a hybrid of sour orange and citron.
- It is sometimes humorously described as what might happen if "a lemon fucked a lime while an orange" watched.