Theorange fruit is an important agricultural product, used for both the juicy fruit pulp and the aromatic peel (rind).Orange blossoms (the flowers) are used in several different ways, as are the leaves and wood of the tree.
Theorange blossom, which is thestate flower of Florida,[3] is highly fragrant and traditionally associated with good fortune. It has long been popular in bridal bouquets and head wreaths.
Orange blossom essence is an important component in the making of perfume.
Orange blossom petals can also be made into a delicately citrus-scented counterpart torosewater, known as "orange blossom water" or "orange flower water". It is a common ingredient in French and Middle Eastern cuisines, especially in desserts and baked goods. In some Middle Eastern countries, drops of orange flower water are added to disguise the unpleasant taste ofhard water drawn from wells or stored inqullahs (traditional Egyptian water pitchers made of porous clay). In the United States, orange flower water is used to make orange blossomscones and marshmallows.
In Spain, fallen blossoms are dried and used to make orange tea.
Orange blossom honey (or citrus honey) is obtained by puttingbeehives in the citrus groves while trees bloom. By this method, bees alsopollinate seeded citrus varieties. This type of honey has an orangey taste and is highly prized.[citation needed]
Orangewood sticks are used as cuticle pushers in manicures and pedicures, asspudgers for manipulating slender electronic wires and aspeg wood in watchmaking.
Orangewood is used in the same way as mesquite, oak, and hickory forsmoking grilled meat.[citation needed]
Orange trees in movable pots, so that they can be placed indoors for the winter
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