Orig. in Texas, by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas Agr. Expt. Sta., Weslaco, Texas. Introd. in 1973. Clementine mandarin × Orlando tangelo; cross made in 1942 in Orlando, Fla.; tested since 1955 in Crystal City, Texas, and Edcouch, Texas; selected by H.K. Wutscher (USDA) and N.P. Maxwell (Texas Agr. Expt. Sta.). <b>Fruit:</b> medium-large, about 3 inches in diam.; base and apex slightly depressed; rind deep orange at maturity, thin, slightly bumpy, peels easily, severe creasing at the apex in Florida, but not in Texas.; flesh deep orange, juicy, high acidity, good blending qualities, flavor pleasant, 13-15 segments, 25-40 monoembryonic seeds. <b>Tree:</b> upright, spreading; vigorous; hardy; highest yields have been on Morton citrange rootstock; needs pollinator.