Mexican orange (Choisya ternata)
Also known as: Mexican Mock Orange, Mexican orange blossom
Mexican orange (Choisya ternata) is a plant species native to the southern United States and Mexico. The Latin name Choisya ternata references the Swiss botanist Jacques Denis Choisy. The mexican orange is known for its highly abundant and fragrant flowers.
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Attributes of Mexican orange
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1.2 m to 3 m
Spread
1.2 m to 3 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow
Flower Size
3 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
White
Images of Mexican orange
Quickly Identify Mexican orange
1
Trifoliate glossy leaves, aromatic, with smooth margins, 3-6 inches long (7.6-15.2 cm).
2
White star-shaped flowers in corymbs, 1.25 inches diameter (3.2 cm), emit delightful fragrance.
3
Multi-trunked stem, slender yet sturdy, 0.5-1 inch diameter (1.27-2.54 cm), forming dense bushy appearance.
4
2-6 sectioned dry fruit capsules, split open at maturity, exhibiting brown or pale coloration.
5
Relatively smooth trunk bark, light grey to brown color, slender profile without pronounced furrowing.
Scientific Classification of Mexican orange
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Sapindales
Family
Rue
Genus
Mexican oranges
Species
Mexican orange
