 Red grapefruit variety – whole, halved and peeled segment Image by Ivar Leidus, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 |
GrapefruitGrapefruit Grapefruit Citrus fruit This article is about the fruit. For other uses, see Grapefruit (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Grape. The grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi) is a subtropical citrus tree known for its relatively large, sour to semi-sweet, somewhat bitter fruit.[1] The flesh of the fruit is segmented and varies in color from pale yellow to dark red. Quick facts Scientific classification, Binomial name ... Grapefruit Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Rosids Order: Sapindales Family: Rutaceae Genus: Citrus Species: C. × paradisi Binomial name Citrus × paradisi Macfad. Close Grapefruits originated in Barbados in the 18th century. They are a citrus hybrid that was created through an accidental cross between the sweet… (Source: Wikipedia)
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