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Oranges are not naturally occurring—they are a hybrid of pomelo and mandarin. Even nature loves a good remix.

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Sweet oranges are widely considered a hybrid, primarily of pomelo and mandarin. Many familiar fruits (like lemons and grapefruits) are also hybrids created through natural and human-influenced breeding over time.

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Oranges are not naturally occurring—they are a hybrid of pomelo and mandarin. Even nature loves a good remix. | SmartAss Facts