The difference between tangerines and oranges

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of mandarin orange are elliptical, ovate, or lanceolate in shape. The serrations around them are not too obvious, and the winglets on the petiole are very narrow, almost like they have no wings.

The overall shape of orange leaves is oval or broadly oval, and different varieties have different differences in size. There are serrations on the edges of the leaves, and it is rare for the leaves to be entire.

2. Differences in Fruits

The fruit of tangerine is oblate in shape, with a diameter of about 5 to 7 cm. The outer color is orange-red and orange-yellow, which is darker in color. The peel and the petals inside the fruit are relatively easy to peel off. The fruit ripens in winter.

The shape of the orange fruit is oblate or spherical, and the outer skin is divided into two types, one is very thin and very smooth, and the other is thicker and rougher. The outer color is light yellow, which is relatively lighter.