Iyokan

Citrus iyo

Flower name
Iyokan
Scientific name
Citrus iyo
Alias伊予柑
Place of originJapan
Place of floweringGarden, Orchard, Potted flower
Flowering seasonMay

What is Iyokan

Iyokan (Citrus iyo) is an evergreen shrub and its fruit of the species Citrus iyo, genus Citrus, family Rutaceae, order Sapindales, native to Japan.
It is the second most produced citrus fruit in Japan after mikan (satsuma mandarin), and is mainly cultivated in Ehime Prefecture.
It belongs to the group of tangors, which are hybrids between mandarins (tangerines) and oranges.
Other varieties in the same group include Kiyomi, Setoka, Harumi, Tankan, and Murcott.
The fruit is appreciated for its fragrance, sweetness, and juiciness, but it is often avoided because its peel is thick and hard to remove compared to mikan.

Common name: Iyokan
Scientific name: Citrus iyo
Classification: Kingdom Plantae, Phylum Angiosperms, Class Dicotyledons, Order Sapindales, Family Rutaceae, Genus Citrus, Species Citrus iyo
Other name: Anato-mikan
Place of origin: Japan
Distribution: Mainly Ehime Prefecture
Environment:
Tree height:
Peel color: Orange
Fruit color: Orange
Flavor: Popular for its fragrance, sweetness, acidity, and juiciness
Harvest season: November to February
Best season: January to March
Name origin: Named after Ehime (formerly Iyo Province), where it is produced
Related varieties: Kiyomi, Harumi, Tankan, Murcott

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Iyokan (Citrus iyo)