Kumkuat - Citrus japonica

Description: Kumquat (Citrus japonica) is a small citrus fruit that is unique because the whole fruit can be eaten, including the skin. The fruit is usually oval or round and about the size of a large olive, with bright orange peel and a tart, juicy centre. Unlike most citrus fruits, the peel is sweet while the flesh is quite sour, which gives it a pleasant sweet and tangy flavour when eaten whole. Kumquats are often eaten fresh but are also commonly used in marmalades, preserves, desserts and drinks. The plant grows as a small evergreen tree with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers, making it a popular addition to home gardens as both an ornamental and fruiting plant.