35 Seeds Kumquat Balcony Patio Potted Fruit Tree Plant **PURCHASE from SEEDUSA LLC.** FAST SHIPPING from USA (Don't be fooled by Fake Seeds from China Sellers!!) [Seedusa LLC is a family owned & operated company, based in the USA!] Kumquat, or cumquat, is the common name for any of the evergreen shrubs or small trees comprising the genus (or subgenus) Fortunella of the flowering plant family Rutaceae, characterized by dark green foliage, white flowers, and small, oval or round-shaped, orange-yellow fruit (when ripe). The name also is used for this edible, orange-like fruit, of which both the thin, sweet rind and the mildly acidic and juicy pulp may be eaten. Fortunella often is considered as a subgenus of the Citrus genus, being closely related to oranges, lemons, limes, citrons, grapefruit, pomelos, and mandarins (tangerines). The flowers and fruits of the kumquat not only provide for the individual reproductive function of the plants but also serve a larger function for the ecosystem and for humans (see bi-level functionality). Ecologically, the fruits provide food for various animals while the flowers provide nectar and pollen for pollinating insects. For humans, the fruits are popularly eaten raw, or as a garnish, or even cooked, candied, or made into jams, jellies, or marmalades.