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A kumquat is a fruit which resembles a miniature orange. It is sometimes mistaken for a citrus fruit, but actually belongs to the genus Fortunella. The kumquat, also spelled cumquat, has a thin, sweet skin with a tart, sour flesh. The kumquat can be eaten whole, though some find its juicy center to be too sour.
The kumquat is grown on a tree which is shrubby in appearance and usually about 8 to 15 feet (2.4 - 4.5 meters) tall. The kumquat tree has dark, glossy green leaves and bears white flowers. The fruit itself is oval and oblong or round and ranges from golden yellow to reddish-orange in color when ripe.
The kumquat is believed to be native to China, as it was described in Chinese literature as early as 1178. Kumquat trees require a warm summer to grow, but can withstand 10 to 15 degrees of frost without injury and enter into a period of winter dormancy that can last into several weeks of warmer weather. The kumquat can therefore be grown in regions too cold for citrus fruits, such as the tea region of China, although fruits from warmer regions grow to a larger size and taste sweeter.
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Is a Kumquat a fruit or a vegetable?
kumquat is a fruit
What is another word for kumquat?
There is no synonym for kumquat, it is what it is.
Is kumquat a vegetable?
The kumquat is a fruit that grows on trees.
Can kumquat grows in Malaysia?
There is a Malayan kumquat that is called a Limau pagar. It is the only type of kumquat that grows in Malaysia.
Where do kumquat trees grow?
kumquat grows around in africa
When was Kumquat Mae created?
Kumquat Mae was created in 2002.
What is the square root of mango?
kumquat or negative kumquat
Is kumquat sweet or sour?
The skin of a kumquat is sweet and the flesh is sour.
How do you say 'kumquat' in Spanish?
Naranja china is the Spanish word for "kumquat" in Spanish.
What is the Correct spelling of kumquat?
The fruit kumquat can be correctly spelled as either kumquat or cumquat. Kumquats are grown in South Asia and resemble very small oranges.
How much vitamin C is in a kumquat?
43.9 mg of vitamin C is present in a kumquat.
What is a kumquat?
A kumquat is a small orange fruit generally classed as a type of citrus. It is usually grown as an ornamental, but the fruit can be made into delicious preserves.
