Kabosu | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Rutaceae |
Genus: | Citrus |
Species: | C. sphaerocarpa
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Binomial name | |
Citrus sphaerocarpa |
Kabosu (カボス or 臭橙; binomial name: Citrus sphaerocarpa) is a citrus fruit of an evergreen broad-leaf tree in the family Rutaceae.[2] It is popular in Japan, especially Ōita Prefecture,[3] where its juice is used to improve the taste of many dishes, especially cooked fish, sashimi, and hot pot dishes.