Editing Kumquat (section)

== Description ==
Kumquat plants have thornless branches and extremely glossy [[leaves]]. They bear dainty white flowers that occur in clusters or individually inside the leaf axils. The plants can reach a height from {{convert|2.5 to 4.5|m|ft|abbr=off|frac=2}}, with dense branches, sometimes bearing small thorns.<ref name="fgcu">{{Cite web |year=2015 |title=Kumquat (Citrus japonica) |url=https://www.fgcu.edu/cas/communityimpact/foodforest/files/kumquat-ada.pdf |website=[[Florida Gulf Coast University]] |language=en |publication-place=Florida}}</ref> They bear yellowish-orange fruits that are oval or round in shape. The fruits can be {{Convert|2.5–5|cm|abbr=off|frac=2}} in diameter and have a sweet, pulpy skin and slightly acidic inner pulp. The fruit is often eaten whole by humans and has a taste which is sweet and somewhat sour.<ref name="Experts">{{cite book |author1=Experts from Dole Food Company |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wLf8IpZDh48C&pg=PA182 |title=Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition |author2=Experts from The Mayo Clinic |author3=Experts from UCLA Center for H |publisher=Elsevier |year=2002 |isbn=9780080530871 |page=182}}</ref> Kumquat trees are [[self-pollination|self-pollinating]].