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Trifoliate Orange
Stanley Jones

Trifoliate Orange (Poncirus trifoliata)

Trifoliate Orange (Poncirus trifoliata: Rutaceae) This is an introduced and naturalized small tree that ranges from 4-8 m (13-26 ft) tall. The flowers are 3-5 cm (1.2-2.0 in) across and bears green pubescent ripening to yellow pubescent fruits 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6 in) across. They are very bitter and are considered inedible. Growing in coastal hardwoods above the northern end of Lake Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas at an elevation of ca. 2 m (10 ft).
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Habitat
Coastal hardwoods above the northern end of Lake Anahuac at an elevation of ca. 2 m (10 ft).
Location
Above the northern end of Lake Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas
Date taken
April 2016
Scientific name
Poncirus trifoliata
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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That's a very delicate looking flower Stanley.

A lovely picture, thanks lad.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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Three fabulous images, Stanley ... wonderful sharing ... thank you ...
 
Scridifer
Supporter
Wow, that's some contrast between the beauty of the flower and the barbarity of those thorns! Nice capture and a great set Today Stanley!
 
Doc Duck
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Lovely! Does it smell as sweet as other orange blossoms? Do they bear similar fruit?
 
L
A mythical spiked beast with a flowery white head!
Divine! Sublime! ... and mighty Prime Time!
Gracias, Amigo!
 

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Wild Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, Fungi
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