The difference between tangerines and oranges

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1. Differences in leaves

2. Differences in fruits

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Leaf distinction: The leaves of tangerines are oval or lanceolate in shape, with less obvious serrations distributed around them; the leaves of oranges are overall oval or broad oval in shape. Fruit classification: The outer color of tangerines is orange-red and orange-yellow, which is darker; the outer color of oranges is light yellow, which is relatively lighter.

1. Differences in leaves

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of tangerines are oval, oval, and lanceolate in shape. The serrations distributed around them are not too obvious. The small wings of the petiole are very narrow and almost have no wings. .

The overall shape of orange leaves is oval or broad ovate. Different varieties have different differences in size. There will be cracked teeth on the edges of the leaves, and rarely the entire edge will appear.

2. Differences in fruits

The shape of the tangerine fruit is oblate spherical, with a diameter of about 5 to 7 cm. The outer color is orange-red or orange-yellow, and the color is darker. The peel and the flaps inside the fruit are easier to peel off. The fruit matures in winter.

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

2. Differences in fruits

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