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Natsudaidai, also called the Japanese summer orange or natsumikan, is a citrus plant known botanically as Citrus natsudaidai. It was first cultivated in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, and produces aromatic yellow or orange fruit that matures on the tree into the following year; the fruit is also represented by the sweeter Kawano natsudaidai form discovered in Oita Prefecture.
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What is another name for natsudaidai?
Natsudaidai is also called the Japanese summer orange or natsumikan. Its botanical name is Citrus natsudaidai.
Where was natsudaidai first cultivated?
Natsudaidai was first cultivated in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It later became associated with Japanese citrus growing and summer fruit.
When does natsudaidai fruit mature?
The aromatic yellow or orange fruit matures on the tree into the following year. This delayed maturation is an important feature of the plant's growing cycle.
What does natsudaidai taste like?
Natsudaidai is known for aromatic fruit with a distinctly tart citrus character. It is used as a Japanese summer orange rather than being known mainly for mild sweetness.
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