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Which family of Sapindales includes citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons?
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Sapindales
Tangerine (Citrus reticulata deliciosa)
The family of Sapindales that includes citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons is Rutaceae, also known as the rue family.12
The genus Citrus, which encompasses these economically important fruit trees, belongs to this family. Members of the Rutaceae family are characterized by their aromatic leaves and showy, fragrant flowers, and they are widely distributed across tropical and warm temperate regions.342