Originating in Southeast Asia, the Mandarin or Tangerine, is a prolific species known for its sweet, less sour taste compared to other citrus fruits, the Mandarin is lauded for its easy-to-peel thin skin and juicy segments​. They rank second to sweet oranges in terms of cultivation among citrus fruits. Notably, Brazil and Argentina lead in Mandarin production, In China, the commercial cultivation of Mandarins is part of a larger citrus fruit industry, which is the largest globally, followed by Brazil and India. The species also exhibits a rich pharmacopeia, containing compounds like vitamin C, flavonoids, and volatile oils which offer a range of medicinal benefits including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antiseptic properties, among others. The skin of the Mandarina, as it is called in Colombia, will normally be green when grown in the warmest areas of Colombia. The fruit is not as sweet as the tangerines from the U.S. Photographed in the department of Quindio, Colombia.