Help and please forgive me - Orchid Board

The3birds · #1 09-02-2011, 05:05 PM

I have this plant in my yard and I have been trying to identify it. can anyone help me? Yes I know it isn't an orchid, but though I would give it a try.

Junebug · #2 09-02-2011, 09:25 PM

The photo is kind of small but it looks like some sort of citrus.

vandagirl · #3 09-04-2011, 05:56 AM

Yes here the same. It sure look like a citrus to me as well. Maybe when you post a bigger photo we can see it better.

camille1585 · #4 09-04-2011, 07:10 AM

Where are you located? That will help a lot in determining what it is.If you live in a cooler climate then we can exclude a lot of possibilites. And a larger photo would be very much appreciated, it is very hard to guess what it might be off such a small image.

PaphMadMan · #5 09-04-2011, 09:21 PM

I think those who suggested some kind of Citrus are on the right track. But rather than genus Citrus I think it may be genus Fortunella (kumquat) or most likely the hybrid genus xCitrofortunella (such as calamondin, xCitrofortunella microcarpa).

rwj5279955 · #6 09-04-2011, 09:45 PM

Taxonomy suggests citrus family.
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Here's your citrofortunella. Looks close.

Wrebbitrocks · #7 09-04-2011, 10:13 PM

the key limes we get at the grocery store here somewhat look like that too but may be a bit larger compared to your photo.

The3birds · #8 09-07-2011, 02:03 PM

Hi all,
Thanks for your responses, I should have given more information about the plant I am trying to ID. I live in zone 10 south Florida. I have a kumquat, and a key lime tree, but the plant I am trying to figure out what it is doesn't resemble either of these. The "fruit" is about the size of a large pea when ripe, and is nothing more than seeds inside. The Mocking birds love the fruit so I am reluctant to remove it. I have tried to find a nursery to ID it but have not had much luck.

Norris · #9 09-07-2011, 03:00 PM

I have Strawberry and Lemon Guavas, and both have similar leaves to what you have there. Can you post a closeup pic of both the leaves and the fruit?

The3birds · #10 09-07-2011, 04:07 PM

https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx...FF0E6B8535!124

I will try. I took the picture with my phone, but I could try to use a camera. It may take me awhile to get a picture posted. I looked up the Lemon Guavas and the fruit is too big and the flowers are not the same.