Fruit
Verdello Lemon
Citrus × paradisi Macfad.
FamilyRutaceae
EspañolTorongja
AlsoGrapefruit, Flame grapefruit (cultivar), Citrus Tree - Verdello Lemon, Citrus Tree - Flame Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a small evergreen citrus tree with thorny twigs, glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white blossom. Its large, pale yellow fruits, sometimes flushed pink, have very juicy, acidic pulp that ranges from pale yellow to deep red depending on the variety. It is one of the newest citrus fruits, having arisen as a chance hybrid in the Caribbean.
Sourced · see Record tab Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List; a cultivated hybrid. · IUCN
Worth knowingGrapefruit is believed to be a natural hybrid of sweet orange and pummelo that appeared in Barbados and Jamaica, making it one of the youngest of all citrus fruits.
2on the estate
2carrying a tag
0sponsored
| Tag | Garden area | Zone | Planted | Status | Sponsored | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | Citrus Line | B | 16 June 2016 | Healthy | — | Along Service Road |
| 93 | Citrus Line | B | 16 June 2016 | Healthy | — | Along Service Road |
0 of these have no tag yet; they will be numbered when the garden team re-tags the estate.