Bergamot orange Bergamot orange Citrus bergamia, the bergamot orange (pronounced ), is a fragrant citrus fruit the size of an orange, with a yellow or green color similar to a lime, depending on ripeness. Genetic research into the ancestral origins of extant citrus cultivars found bergamot orange to be a probable hybrid of lemon and bitter orange. Extracts have been used to scent food, perfumes, and cosmetics. Use on the skin can increase photosensitivity, resulting in greater damage from sun exposure. The word bergamot is etymologically derived from the Italian word ""bergamotto"", ultimately of Turkish origin: "bey armudu" or "bey armut" ("prince's
Citrus depressa southwest Japan, in the northern region of the main Okinawa island, along with another indigenous Japanese citrus, "Tachibana (Citrus tachibana)". The two are not the only species of citrus currently growing on the island, as there have been foreign species introduced and have since been crossbred alongside "Citrus depressa". Despite the varying diversity of citrus currently found in the region, only Shiikuwasha and Tachibana are native to this region, originating in the Ryukyu Islands. "Citrus depressa" is grown in Okinawa and Taiwan. Shikuwasa is grown in Okinawa. This flat lemon is a flowering tree with an average height of 3~5m.