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Sapindales
Tangerine (Citrus reticulata deliciosa)
Maples, which belong to the genus Acer within the family Sapindaceae, are widely distributed throughout the North Temperate Zone. While they are found across this region, the majority of the approximately 200 species are concentrated in China.1