Osage orange facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Osage orange |
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Foliage and multiple fruit | |
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Genus: |
Maclura
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Species: |
pomifera
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Maclura pomifera (commonly known as the Osage orange) is a small deciduous tree or large shrub. It usually grows to a height of 8 to 15 metres (30–50 ft). Despite the name "Osage orange", it is not related to the orange. It is a member of the mulberry family, Moraceae.
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See also
In Spanish: Naranjo de Luisiana para niños
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