Citrus taxonomy

Citrus taxonomy is like sorting and organizing different types of citrus fruits. Imagine you have a big bucket with lots of different kinds of fruit inside: oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and more! Now, let's try to organize these fruits by putting similar ones together.

First, we can put all the oranges together. Oranges are usually round and come in different colors like orange, yellow, and even green. They also have a sweet taste and juicy pulp inside. We can separate oranges further into two groups: sweet oranges (like Valencia and Navel) and sour oranges (like Seville).

Next, let's put all the lemons together. Lemons are usually yellow and have a sour taste. They are also smaller than oranges and have a more elliptical shape.

Now we have limes. There are many types of limes such as Key, Persian, and Kaffir. Limes are usually green and have a strong sour taste.

We also have grapefruits. Grapefruits are usually round, but they can be quite big, and they come in different colors, such as pink, red, and white. They are also juicy like oranges and have a bittersweet taste.

So, citrus taxonomy is like putting different kinds of citrus fruits into different groups, based on their physical characteristics and taste. This helps us understand and identify different types of citrus fruits better.