navel orange
Grown in California, Arizona and Florida, the navel is an excellent eating
ORANGE. Its name originates from the fact that the blossom end resembles the human navel. This large fruit has a bright-
ORANGE skin that's thick and easy to peel. The pulp is sweet, flavorful and seedless. Available from late fall through late spring, the navel
ORANGE is sometimes called Washington, Riverside or Bahia navel. See also
ORANGE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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