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Japan’s Tachibana Fruit, Once Revered by Royals and Poets, Now Endangered

In Japan, the variety of flora and fauna can be quite enticing. It is home to several exquisite flowers and fruits that are not so popular outside the country. One such example is the Japanese orange variant called tachibana. It is a citrus fruit that tastes unique, unlike a typical orange that you might buy ...

Max Lu

Tachibana citrus tree in front of temple, Japan