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Junglekeeper
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Posted: Tue 20 Dec, 2005 2:59 am

The fruit looks like a mandarin and was sold as 'Lo Kan' though the proper name appears to be 'Lokan' as evidenced by web searches. Each fruit is individually wrapped in a cellophane wrapper branded with the name 'zügar' and the caption "Just taste it!"

Observations of one fruit:
    - About the same size and weight as Honey Murcott but more rounded;
    - Rough textured skin similar to a basketball but much less pronounced;
    - Slightly ribbed form similar to a baby pumpkin but much less pronounced; appears to have same number of ribs as segments;
    - Some fruits have a slight neck similar to Minneola but less pronounced;
    - Dimpled/recessed bottom;
    - Thin, tight skin but easy to peel;
    - 10 segments with 8 large, round seeds with light-green cotyledons;

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Laaz
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Location: Dorchester County, South Carolina

Posted: Wed 21 Dec, 2005 3:59 am

Lokan = Ponkan Mandarin or Citrus reticulate cv Ponkan
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Junglekeeper
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Posted: Wed 21 Dec, 2005 3:18 pm

Thanks, Laaz. The description for Ponkan in The Citrus Industry - Vol 1 fits this fruit.

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