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kumquatSmall orange-yellow fruit of any of several evergreen trees native to East Asia and cultivated throughout the tropics. The trees grow 2.4–3.6 m/8–12 ft high and have dark green shiny leaves and white scented flowers. The fruit is eaten fresh (the skin is edible), preserved, or candied. The oval or Nagami kumquat is the most common variety. (Genus Fortunella, family Rutaceae.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| small genus of shrubs called kumquats, native to South China, producing small ovoid orangelike fruits called Many local people prefer to gather the fruit as the limes begin to change color, looking much like green ''Nagami'' kumquats in appearance and size. Add kumquats and bring to boil again, cooking until kumquats are slightly translucent. |
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