The tangerine is a variety of mandarin orange, named for its place of origin in Tangier, Morocco. While there are many varieties of tangerines on the market today, they are all considered hybrids of ...

Tangerines are a type of mandarin, the second-largest cultivated citrus fruit after oranges (1). Like oranges, tangerines are orange in color — although some varieties may have shades of green or red.

Tangerines and oranges are both members of the citrus family. Tangerines are a richer source of vitamin A, while oranges offer more vitamin C and fiber per serving. Tangerines and oranges are citrus ...