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Citrus Decumana

The shaddock, which has the largest fruit of the family. It is a native of China and Japan, where it is known as sweet ball. The pulp is acid or subacid, and in some varieties nearly sweet. From the t...

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The shaddock, which has the largest fruit of the

family. It is a native of China and Japan, where it is known as

sweet ball. The pulp is acid or subacid, and in some varieties

nearly sweet. From the thickness of the skin the fruit will keep a

considerable time without injury.



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