Tangerines are a specific variant of Mandarin oranges (Citrus
Reticulate), which are reddish-orange in color. They belong to the
family of Rutaceae and are cultivated mainly in the tropical forests of
Southeast Asian provinces.
Tangerine fruit trees are smaller in size as compared to orange trees,
and the fruit has a deep orange color with a flat shape. It can be
peeled easily and is a fibrous fruit nutrient-wise.