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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.More Edible Plants Questions
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