Laraha
In this article, we will be exploring the impact of Laraha on our lives and the world around us. Since its emergence until today, Laraha has played a fundamental role in various areas, influencing our decisions, ways of thinking and acting. Over the next few pages, we will take an in-depth look at how Laraha has shaped our society, transforming industries, promoting social change, and challenging our pre-established perceptions. Through different perspectives and concrete examples, we will discover how Laraha has left an indelible mark on history and how it continues to shape the future.
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| Laraha | |
|---|---|
| Species | Citrus × sinensis subsp. currassuviencis |
| Cultivar | 'Laraha' |
| Origin | Curaçao, south Caribbean |
Laraha (Citrus × aurantium subsp. currassuviencis),[1] or Curaçao orange (Citrus aurantium var. currassuviencis),[2] is the name of a citrus tree that grows on the island of Curaçao, and also the fruit of this tree. The name is cognate with Portuguese laranja for the orange. A descendant of the orange, the fruit of the laraha is too bitter and too fibrous to be considered edible.
History and use
Seville orange trees transplanted on Curaçao from Spain in 1527 did not thrive in the arid climate and soil of this Southern Caribbean island.[2] As the trees were then abandoned, the fruit evolved from a bright orange color into the green laraha. The dried peels of the laraha, however, were discovered to be pleasantly aromatic,[2] and experimentation with the extracts of these peels led to the creation of Curaçao liqueur.
See also
References
- ^ "Citrus sinensis xx currassuviencis". eol.org. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ a b c Carpenter, Dave (9 May 2015). "Orange Appeal". beerandbrewing.com. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
Further reading
- Benjamin, Alan Fredric (2002). Jews of the Dutch Caribbean. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-27439-7.
- Gastmann, Albert (1978). Historical Dictionary of the French and Netherlands Antilles. Scarecrow Press. p. 110. ISBN 0-8108-1153-7.
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