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Thursday - June 26, 2008

From: Raleigh, NC
Region: Southeast
Topic: Edible Plants
Title: Information about Citrus mitis
Answered by: Nan Hampton

QUESTION:

I was given a Citrus Mitis plant. It has beautiful white flowers and delicious looking tiny oranges.everyone in my office is asking if they're edible?

ANSWER:

Yes, apparently, they are quite tasty.
 

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