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Tangor (Citrus reticulata × Citrus sinensis)

The tangor is a hybrid citrus fruit resulting from a cross between the mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata, also known as tangerine) and the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis). The fruit is often large, similar in size to an orange, and has a thick skin that is easy to peel.

Considerations for Pets

• Some sources describe tangors as having a thick peel.

Scientific Classification and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Citrus reticulata × Citrus sinensis
• Common Names: Temple orange, Royal Mandarin, King Orange
• Family: Rutaceae
• Taxonomic Rank: Hybrid
• Synonyms: Citrus nobilis (though this may refer more specifically to the King Orange)

Description

• Tangors are noted for their sweetness.
• The fruit is large and deeply colored.
• Easy to peel.
• One specific tangor (An Italian seedless mandarin) is described as having a "thorny &amp vigorous" growth habit and "thick canopy".

Origin and Discovery

• The Temple tangor is a natural tangor that was discovered in Jamaica in 1896.

Genetic Information

• The Temple tangor produces monoembryonic zygotic seeds, meaning the seeds contain only one sexually derived embryo.
• Genetic maps have been developed for the 'Murcott' tangor.

Hybrid Nature

• Tangors are hybrids of mandarin oranges and sweet oranges.
• Le tangor est un agrume issu du croisement entre une tangerine, Citrus tangerina et un oranger, Citrus sinensis.

Quirky Facts

• The text mentions "Tangor's Workshop" in Moltara, a location within a game where petpets can be crafted. This alludes to a fictional association of the plant with crafting and magical elements.
• Numerous references are made to "Tangor" as a restaurant/lounge in Luang Prabang, Laos, suggesting the fruit is used in culinary applications and that the name "Tangor" evokes a sense of Asian flavors.
• One source mentions "Kill Tangor. He can be found at ( -442, 137, -373 ) /waypoint -442, 137, -373, Return to Hunter" suggesting "Tangor" may be a video game character.