Mexican orange (Choisya ternata)
Mexican orange, 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.
Key Facts About Mexican orange
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
Scientific Classification of Mexican orange
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Sapindales
Family
Rue
Genus
Mexican oranges
Species
Mexican orange