Amanatsu
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Template:Nihongo or Template:Nihongo4 is a yellow citrus fruit, a cultivar that originated as a mutation of the Template:Nihongo4 or Template:Nihongo4. It was discovered in 1935 in Tsukumi, Oita Prefecture, Japan. The original natsu mikan that served as the basis for amanatsu was found in Yamaguchi Prefecture around 1700.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
NamesEdit
Amanatsu Template:Nihongo4 means "sweet summer" in Japanese. In Japan, the fruit is known as Template:Nihongo3, but also colloquially the amanatsu, Template:Nihongo4, Template:Nihongo4, & Template:Nihongo4.Template:Cn
DescriptionEdit
Natsumikan is about the size of grapefruit and oblate in shape. The fruit contains 12 segments and about 30 seeds. The rough textured fruit is easy to peel and is commonly eaten fresh. It is also used for wide variety of products ranging from marmalades to alcoholic beverages.Template:Cn
CultivationEdit
Natsumikan is grown commercially in Japan, notably in Yamaguchi, Kumamoto and Ehime prefecture. The city of Hagi is famous for its natsumikans, particularly when used in natsumikan juice and ice cream.Template:Cn
Yamaguchi Prefecture takes such pride in their natsumikan industry that the typically white crash barriers of Japan were changed to a befitting orange.Template:Cn
GeneticsEdit
The natsumikan tree is believed to be genetically derived from the pomelo (Citrus grandis or Citrus maxima).Template:Cn
MedicineEdit
Researchers found that immature natsumikan peel is beneficial for the treatment of chronic allergic dermatitis in mice.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>
GalleryEdit
- Citrus kawanonatsudaidai.jpg
The large bearing tree.
- Citrus-natsudaidai.jpg
Locally at Nagato, Yamaguchi.
- Gardens with natsumikans in hagi.jpg
At street side in Hagi, Yamaguchi.
- Amanatsu trees on Nokonoshima Island.JPG
- Citrus natsudaidai Melanose.jpg
Blossoms.
- Natsudaidai.JPG
On tree.
- Kusune Citrus natsudaidai.JPG
Fruit.