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Post by citrange on Sept 22, 2019 15:20:53 GMT -5
Citrus gracilis is just about the rarest and least-known citrus species. It grows sporadically in the Northern Territory of Australia, from Darwin and southwards for a few hundred miles. It tastes foul, but is of botanical interest and all wild varieties are of interest to scientists because they may carry genes that protect against the diseases now affecting commercial citrus varieties. I've just come back from a week's visit to try and find C. gracilis. I had hoped to be the first to find viable seeds, but someone else is still to get that honour! Here are a couple of photos, but you can read more about my trip and see more photos on my website starting at Citrus gracilis 2019
Mike/Citrange
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Post by speedyturtle on Sept 22, 2019 16:09:33 GMT -5
They look like bitter melon.
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Florian
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Post by Florian on Sept 23, 2019 7:01:17 GMT -5
I admire your work, Mike. Thanks for letting us take part in your journeys.
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zap
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Post by zap on Sept 25, 2019 14:31:31 GMT -5
Good work Mike. If this species is uncommon, it might be important to bud it to a root-stock (just to preserve the genetic material) It reminds me of citrus medica or bread-lemon.
Score any desert lime seeds? Perhaps you will find a new species while exploring! ZAP
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