Clementine

Clementine is a hybrid citrus fruit that is essentially a cross between a mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) and a sweet orange (Citrus sinensis). It is known for its easy-to-peel skin, sweet flavor, and seedless nature. The fruit is typically small, with a deep orange color, and is often harvested in the winter months. Clementines are rich in vitamins, particularly vitamin C, and are enjoyed fresh or in salads, desserts, and beverages. The fruit is also known as Clémentine in French, Clementina in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, and Klementine in German. In Hebrew, it is called קלמנטינה (Klementina). Clementines are popular worldwide and are often confused with tangerines, which are another variety of mandarin orange. The fruit was first discovered in the 19th century in Algeria and is named after Brother Clément Rodier, a French missionary who is credited with its cultivation.