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Bergamot
Bergamot
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The bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia) is a fragrant evergreen citrus tree, likely a hybrid of a sour orange and a lemon, grown almost exclusively in Southern Italy for its aromatic essential oil, used in perfumes, teas (like Earl Grey), and aromatherapy. The pear-shaped, yellow-green fruit has a bitter, sour juice and is not typically eaten fresh, but its rind is prized for its oil, while the tree itself is ornamental with glossy leaves and white flowers.
Plant characteristics
- Type: Evergreen tree, related to the rue family (Rutaceae).
- Appearance: Upright, branching tree with glossy, oval leaves and clusters of white flowers.
- Fruit: Pear-shaped, green when unripe, turning yellow when ripe; has a bitter, sour taste.
- Size: Can reach up to 13 feet (4 meters) in height.
- Essential Oil: The primary use, extracted from the rind for perfumes, aromatherapy, and flavoring.
- Culinary: Juice used in syrups and marmalade; rind used for flavoring.
- Tea: A key flavoring for Earl Grey tea
- Ornamental: Attractive foliage and flowers make it a good garden or container plant.
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