Question 1

What is the Sinhala name for Citrus grandis var. grandis?

Accepted Answer

It is called jambola (ජම්බෝල) in Sinhala. This is the common local name used for the pummelo in Sri Lanka.

Question 2

Is pummelo grown wild in Sri Lanka or only cultivated?

Accepted Answer

Pummelo, or Citrus grandis var. grandis, is recorded in Sri Lanka only under cultivation. It is not documented as growing wild on the island.

Question 3

What part of the pummelo plant is eaten?

Accepted Answer

The fruit is the edible part of this species. It is grown specifically for its large, pale green to yellowish fruit.

Question 4

What family does Citrus grandis var. grandis belong to?

Accepted Answer

It belongs to the family Rutaceae, the citrus family. This family includes many other cultivated citrus species.

Question 5

What does the pummelo flower look like?

Accepted Answer

The flowers are large with white petals, appearing either as a single flower or in a small cluster at the leaf axils. This flowering habit is typical of the species.

Question 6

What is the Sanskrit name for pummelo?

Accepted Answer

The Sanskrit name recorded for this species is madhu-karkatika. It is used as a traditional name for the plant rather than a description of any specific use.

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