Citrus Aurantium

Citrus Aurantium is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Orange, Key Lime and Tangier Orange.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting Diarrhea Depression Dermatitis Photosensitivity

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

The bitter orange, sour orange, Seville orange, bigarade orange, or marmalade orange is the hybrid citrus tree species Citrus × aurantium, and its fruit. It is native to Southeast Asia and has been spread by humans to many parts of the world. It is a cross between the pomelo, Citrus maxima, and the wild type mandarin orange, Citrus reticulata. The bitter orange is used to make essential oil, used in foods, drinks, and pharmaceuticals. The Seville orange is prized for making British orange marmalade.

Common Names

  • Orange
  • Key Lime
  • Tangier Orange

Also recorded as Seville orange, Sour orange, bigarade, bitter orange, guntur sour orange and kichili.

Facts

Family
Rutaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub, Tree
In the wild
US, BR, CN, MX, ES, CO + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.