Thailand
/ Tropical fruit / Oranges
Thai name:
Som-tra
Scientific
name: Citrus sinensis Osb.
Season: all
year
This is among
the sweetest and the juiciest of oranges, with a yellowish-green
peel and bright yellow flesh; the segments are generally eaten
fresh or squeezed for their juice. The main season is September
through November, but some sweet oranges can be found in the markets
all year round. Tangerines (som khiao wan in Thai) are
also grown extensively in Thailand and eaten in the same way as
the oranges.
