generation flower (Latin name: CitrusaurantiumL.var.amaraEngl), alias: lime, green orange, sub-sub. It belongs to Rutaceae and Citrus. Small trees, dense branches and leaves, many thorns, the thorns of the long branches are as long as 8 cm. It is a rare domestic flower with green leaves and golden fruit hanging. The fruit of the substitute flower is dark green at first, orange-yellow after maturity, and it will not fall off until the next spring and summer, so it is called "returning to green orange". If properly maintained, the fruit can last until the third year, so it is also called "generation after generation". Pick the flowers in batches from May to June when they are not open, and dry them in time. It is better to be complete, yellow and white in color and strong in aroma. Generation flowers are mainly produced in Zhejiang, China, and are now cultivated in the southeastern provinces of China. There are many potted plants in North China and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River basin.

September-December is the fruit period of the flower generation. The fruit produced by the flower generation is spherical or oblate, and the peel of the fruit is slightly to very thick, which is difficult to peel off. The fruit is dark green at first, orange-yellow to vermilion when it matures, and the pulp tastes sour. If the fruit does not fall off, it will turn green again in the next spring and summer, so it is called "returning to green orange" As long as it is properly maintained, the fruit can last until the third year, hence the name "generation after generation". Oranges are a favorite fruit in people's daily life. They are delicious and easy to store. Every time oranges are ripe, everyone will buy some and try them.

Among many kinds of citrus, Daidai Citrus is especially special. Its taste is sour and not delicious, so few people eat it, and it is more used for dietotherapy, medicine or appreciation. However, people who watch generations of oranges prefer to enjoy them with another thing, that is, the generation flowers with beautiful branches before the fruit matures.

generation flowers bloom in spring, with white petals and strong fragrance

generation flowers, also called tortoiseshell flowers, are the flowers of citrus of Rutaceae or Huiqing orange. The original plant is a small tree with dense branches and leaves. Especially, there are many thorns on the plant, and the length of the thorns in the long branches can reach 8 cm. The whole plant is full of green leaves and golden fruit hanging, which is a rare good product in domestic flowers. The flowering period of substitute flowers is from April to May, and white flowers will bloom at this time, emitting charming fragrance.