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Spring–Autumn
Mexican Orange Blossom
Choisya ternata
Family: Rutaceae
Citrus & Brightorange blossomcitrus
SeasonSpring–Autumn
OriginMexico, southwestern USA
IntensityStrong
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Citrus & Bright · Spring–Autumn bloomer
Mexican orange blossom produces clusters of white star flowers with an intoxicating orange blossom fragrance, blooming twice, in spring and again in autumn, as a glossy evergreen backdrop.
Symbolism & Meaning
purity, zest
In the Victorian language of flowers, mexican orange blossom means “Purity”.
Habitat & Environment
Mexico, southwestern USA
Mexican Orange Blossom is native to Mexico, southwestern USA.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameChoisya ternata
- FamilyRutaceae
- Native ToMexico, southwestern USA
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Autumn
- LifespanPerennial
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