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| Citrus unshiu Marc. | |
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| A mikan grove | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Subclass: | Rosidae |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Genus: | Citrus |
| Species: | C. unshiu |
Satsuma / sat-soo-muh/ .n. is a variety of tangerine with a loose skin. It's named after the former Japanese province of Satsuma. In the United Kingdom it is often associated with Christmas.
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