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citrus fruit [′si·trəs ‚früt] (botany) Any of the edible fruits having a pulpy endocarp and a firm exocarp that are produced by plants of the genusCitrusand related genera. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Citrus fruit, much of which ripens during winter and is still on the tree at this time of year, may not look damaged on the outside, but its lack of firmness will give away the softened and inedible condition of its pulp. With one to two percent vitamin C by dry weight, rose hips have a higher content of the vitamin than citrus fruit. And there are still other ways to incorporate citrus into your daily menu if you just keep one or two extra pieces of citrus fruit on hand. |
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