• Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis
• Common Names: Sweet Orange, Table Orange, Navel Orange (a common variety), Citrus, Orange.
• Family: Rutaceae (Citrus family).
• Cultivars: There are several popular cultivars of table oranges, such as:
  • Navel Orange (often seedless)
  • Valencia Orange
  • Blood Orange (though it is a distinct variety with red flesh)
  • Cara Cara Orange (a pink-fleshed variety)

Characteristics of Table Orange:

• Size and Shape: Table oranges are typically round or slightly oval in shape, with a bright orange-colored peel. They range in size from medium to large.

• Peel: The peel is usually thick and pitted and can be easily removed to reveal the flesh inside. The peel contains natural oils that give off a fragrant, citrusy aroma.

• Flesh: The flesh of the orange is divided into segments, which are juicy and sweet. Depending on the variety, the segments can be bright orange, or in the case of blood oranges, they can be red or pink. The texture of the flesh is fibrous but soft, making it easy to separate into individual segments.