Citrus paradisi (species)
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Jerarquía
Eukaryota (domain) > planta (vegetación) > Angiospermae (division) > Magnoliopsida (class) > Sapindales (order) > Rutaceae (family) > Citrus (genus)
Descripción
Species of medium-sized subtropical citrus tree known for its large, globular, bitter fruit. The grapefruit probably originated in Jamaica as a hybrid of C. grandis. It became well established as a fruit for home consumption in the islands of the West Indies before its culture spread to the American mainland.
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Otros términos
- grapefruit (citrus species) [en]
- pomelo (species) [en]
- paradise citrus (species) [en]