It is the bush that produces oranges, being called sweet orange or simply orange. It is a series of specimens that does not exceed 13 meters in height in good condition and belongs to the family of the Rutaceae; Its trunk is thick and contains branches, which are located exactly one meter after the ground, in addition to producing some flowers, which are distinguished by their whitish color. Likewise, it is a plant that can bear fruit only if it is given specific care, such as giving it water daily, placing it in an area that is in contact with the sun continuously and not allowing very cold air currents to make contact with it. bush.
The scientific name of such a plant is Citrus sinensis Osbeck (Sweet orange) and Citrus aurantium (Bitter orange). Both are hybrid species, which were born from the union of Citrus maxima, medic and reticulata. His country of origin is India, in addition to others such as China, Vietnam and Pakistan; the fruit was taken to Europe, where it began to be produced as well. His arrival in America was marked by the name he obtained, mainly in the English language, as it was an incorrect derivation of the French word that baptized him.
These trees have had great symbolism in different cultures. Its white flowers were considered representatives of the purity that women had before marriage or losing their virginity; For this reason, they were given to the girl to combat the desire to break her chastity, when she married and in countries near India, to newly married couples to wish them fertility. Likewise, the orange was a kind of offering that a young man gave to his wife's parents, to receive their approval.
