India is said to be the country of origin of tangerines, as well as most other citrus fruits. The tangerine fruits are smaller than other orangeĬultivars but they make up for their small size with a richer flavor, sweeterįrom and how did they get to the United States?

Southeastern Asia and has been cultivated and enjoyed in that region for the In fact, most people love tangerines for their uniquely sweet taste.ĭeep-orange-colored hybrid of the mandarin orange, which is native to Tangerines are smaller than most oranges, peel more easily and are usually less tart or sour in taste than the average orange. Tangerines are grown in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas, and their best seasons are November through January in the United States and North America. What many people may not realize is that the tangerine is actually an offshoot of the mandarin family of oranges. The Tangerine is one of the most popular varieties of the citrus fruit commonly known as the orange.

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