The main differences between tangerines and navel oranges are different varieties, different morphological characteristics, and different distributions. The details are as follows:

1. Different varieties

1. Mandarin orange

Mandarin orange generally refers to citrus that appears in spring, commonly known as mandarin orange. It is a hybrid tangerine species of the order Sapindaceae and Rutaceae.

2. Navel orange

Navel orange, also known as brussel orange and double-headed orange, is a sweet orange species of the order Sapindaceae, Rutaceae, and Rutaceae.

2. Different morphological characteristics

1. Harrow Mandarin

The fruit is tall and flat and round in shape, and the size is relatively uniform. The peel is orange-yellow, the fruit surface is smooth and shiny, the oil cells are dense, and it is easier to peel.

2. Navel orange

The fruit is spherical, oblate or oval, orange to orange-red, with a navel on the top of the fruit. The so-called navel refers to some incompletely developed carpels Groups, they are completely covered by ripe orange peels, or partially covered, with part exposed, like a navel. The peel is difficult or slightly easy to peel off.

3. Different distributions

1. Raked oranges

Widely planted in Pujiang County, Meishan County, Pengshan County, Danling County and Renshou County in Sichuan , Jintang County, Jiangxi, Hunan, Sanming, Nanping, Longyan, Fuzhou and other places in Fujian.

2. Navel oranges

The main producing areas of navel oranges in China are Chongqing, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan and Sichuan. Guangxi, Fujian, Zhejiang, Yunnan and Guizhou also produce navel oranges.

Reference for the above content? Baidu Encyclopedia-Papa Orange, Baidu Encyclopedia-Navel Orange