Definition

Noun: 1. A shrub bearing round-fruited kumquats: Fortunella japonica is the scientific name for a specific evergreen shrub, commonly known as the round kumquat or Marumi kumquat. It is cultivated for its small, round, edible citrus fruit.

Examples

• The Fortunella japonica in the greenhouse is thriving and full of fruit.
• Botanists differentiate Fortunella japonica from other kumquat species by its perfectly round fruit.
• The sweet rind and tart pulp of the Fortunella japonica make it excellent for marmalade.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and horticultural contexts, Fortunella japonica is used precisely to identify this specific species, distinguishing it from the oval kumquat ().

Variants and Related Words

• Round kumquat (n): The common name for .
• Marumi kumquat (n): Another common name for this plant.
• Kumquat (n): The general term for the fruit of plants in the genus , which includes .
• Citrus (n): The broader genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, which includes related fruits like oranges and lemons.

Synonyms

• Marumi kumquat
• Round kumquat

Related Phrases

• Genus Fortunella: The taxonomic group to which belongs.
• Citrus fruit: The category of fruit produced by .

Noun

1. shrub bearing round-fruited kumquats