Similar to Citrus grandis Osbeck, but leaves smaller, elliptic-ovate, midrib and veins glabrous. Fruit 10-15 cm in diameter. Pulp vesicles closely packed. Seeds smooth.

Fl. Per.:More or less throughout the year.

Type: Probably described from the West Indies.

The Grapefruit is very popular, and one of the most delicious of the citrus fruits. It has many varieties. A common one here Marsh which is seedless with a large fruit and the pulp not too acid.