The bergamot orange
(Citrus aurantium subsp. bergamia) is a citrus fruit, small and roughly pear shaped. It is sour and its aromatic peel is used to produce an essential oil that is used in Earl Grey tea, in perfumery, and in aromatherapy to treat depression. It is also used as a digestive aid. It was a component of the original Eau de Cologne developed in Germany in the 17th century.
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Bergamot orange |
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| Scientific classification |
| Kingdom: |
Plantae |
| Division: |
Magnoliophyta |
| Class: |
Magnoliopsida |
| Subclass: |
Rosidae |
| Order: |
Sapindales |
| Family: |
Rutaceae |
| Genus: |
Citrus |
| Species: |
C. aurantium |
| Subspecies: |
C. a. subsp. bergamia |
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| Trinomial name |
Citrus aurantium subsp. bergamia
(Risso) Wright & Arn. |
The fruit, produced in Italy, is a cross between the pear lemon and the Seville orange or grapefruit.
The Bergamot orange is unrelated to the herb of the same name.
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