2006-09-09 02:02:46 · 2 answers · asked by sweetynaj213 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The fruit was discovered in the 1750s, probably in Barbados; currently the grapefruit is said to be one of the "Seven Wonders of Barbados"]. It had developed as a hybrid of the pomelo (Citrus maxima) with the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), though it is rather closer to the first than the second. It was brought to Florida by Odette Philippe in 1823. Further crosses have produced the tangelo (1905), the minneola (1931) and the sweetie (1984).
The grapefruit was known as the shaddock or shattuck until the 1800s. Its current name alludes to clusters of the fruit on the tree, which often appear similar to grapes. Botanically, it was not distinguished from the pomelo until the 1830s, when it was given the name Citrus paradisi. Its true origins were not determined until the 1940s. This led to the official name being altered to Citrus × paradisi.
2006-09-09 02:07:32 · answer #1 · answered by rsist34 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grpe fruite is found hanging by stems from certain citrus trees.
I hope this is helpful in your search.
2006-09-09 09:11:41 · answer #2 · answered by Beejee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋