Orange
| English Name Orange | Scientific Name Citrus sinensis |
| Total Ash Percentage 2.5-5.5% | Economic Part Fruit |
| Harvest Time December ; February | Planting Time February - April |
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Active Ingredient
Ascorbic acid; Essential oil rich in limonene and linalool; Flavonoids including naringenin, hesperetin, and hesperidin |
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Botanical Description
A fruit is a special type called a hesperidium, characterized by a three layered peel (colored outer layer and white spongy layer) and a segmented pulp filled with juice sacs |
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