Dried bitter oranges Bitter orange is not only important as the source of candied orange peel, which is essential for many European cakes, but enjoys also high popularity in England, e.g. in form of marmalade , a kind of jam made from bitter oranges. With its spicy and fruity taste, this sauce fits perfectly to venison. See also fenugreek on the topic of bitter spices. These products are mostly called for by the perfume industry. This fruit must not be confused with the so-called bergamot, a close relative of lemon balm .
Orange fragrance is, in the plant kingdom, much more uncommon than lemon fragrance.
Of all plants discussed in this dictionary, only chameleon plant could be named.