| Citrange | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Subclass: | Rosidae |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Genus: | Citrus × Poncirus |
| Species: | C. sinensis × P. trifoliata |
| Binomial name | |
| Citrus sinensis × Poncirus trifoliata |
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The citrange (Citrus sinensis × Poncirus trifoliata or C. sinensis × C. trifoliata) is a hybrid of the sweet orange and the trifoliate orange. The purpose of this cross was to attempt to create a cold-hardy citrus tree with delicious fruit. However, citranges are generally bitter.