One of the distinct features of Athens is the rows of orange trees that lined the streets and pathways. When I first spotted these trees laden with fruits, I was intrigued. They are highly aromatic, look so fruitful but it makes me wonder why had no one picked them. I later found out that the fruits were actually bitter oranges, far too sour and bitter to enjoy.
These oranges are picked every year by the city hall and they are primarily used to make marmalade, liqueurs like Cointreau and Grand Marnier, or various sauces, glazes and other culinary treats. The flowers are used to produce essences for aromatherapy and the leaves for herbal purposes.
They look lovely :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful. I can almost smell those oranges. Love orange liquors too!
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What fascinating fruit trees! Your photos are gorgeous. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of the orange trees. Nothing could be better for the theme this week.
ReplyDeleteLOL me too! I definitely would be intrigued to see these lovely orange trees on the streets, how lovely! :D
ReplyDeleteLove orange the fruit and love this tree too, pretty pics! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific weekend sweetie! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sight to see these orange trees planted by the streets!
ReplyDeletethanks for the information. we did see quite a few orange/lemon tree too and was shooting at them. good to know that the fruits don't just go to waste.
ReplyDeletegreat orange take, very informative.
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They would probably be ok for bitter marmalade jam, but still it's nice to leave them.
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I just love how so many things are made to serve multiple purposes! This was not only pretty, but very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Must have been fun to pick those orange and eat them fresh from the tree.
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Ouh...so you caught these oranje photos at Athenes lar? I thought in China. :D
ReplyDeleteIt must be a sight to behold right? So many oranges...this will certainly lifts my mood. :D
ReplyDeletewow, I love the way those trees pop with color! Beautiful orange.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect for the theme. Great photos !
ReplyDeleteG' Day From Australia, At first glance i didn't think they were oranges because of the unusual red colour now i know they are sour this is the reason for the differnt colour i suspect.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! I have never seen rows of orange trees in a city - Very excotic!!!
ReplyDeleteI was going to say "Yummy" but I think I will wait for the Grand Marnier - - -
ReplyDeleteThe color is stunning!
ReplyDeletegorgeous oranges!
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the theme.
ReplyDeleteFunny as it may sound -- I think those are the first photos of orange trees I've seen on this Photo Hunt! ;D
ReplyDeleteLovely oranges ;)
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Athens but would love to someday. It's wonderful that city hall utilises the beautiful oranges growing along the streets!
Well, of course! Oranges on a tree! I wish I lived in a climate zone where I could have some of that going on. Great photos, by the way.
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Thank you for visit! Compliments for your beautiful shots! :)
ReplyDeleteWhen we were in Athens we saw the trees but the fruit wasn't ripe - I love the contrast between the green and the orange.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots for this week's theme.
love the contrast of the green and orange. if only these can be eaten fresh. but at least they dont go to waste.
ReplyDeletehappy weekend! :)
Looking at the oranges, I'd be so tempted to pick one and taste. ;p
ReplyDeleteAt least the fruits are not wasted!
ReplyDeletemarmalade! yum! :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting - I thought they were darker in color than the typical color of a navel orange. I'm surprised that we don't see more orange trees on the Photohunt.
ReplyDeleteIt's a common sight here and I almost wanted to pluck those oranges whenever I see a tree with so much oranges and the owners don't bother getting them =(
ReplyDeletehappy Sunday to you and your family LR!
ReplyDeleteThey remind me of those mandarin oranges that we buy during Lunar New year.
ReplyDeleteSour and bitter? No wonder no one plucks them! I like sweet oranges!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting, and I can almost smell the orange blossoms. Thank you for stopping by me, and I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. I'm now your latest follower. I love some of these pictures. I'm definitely going to have to browse around. I have a new meme on Monday's called Monday's Music Moves Me. Stop by it's tons of fun. This week it's a Halloween theme. Nice to meet you. Follow me too if you want too!
ReplyDeletei've never seen an orange tree before! :D
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing LR! :* :*
ReplyDeleteOh, I've never seen an orange tree! The oranges look like big golden balls hanging on the tree.
ReplyDeletemust go and photograph my neighbour's grapefruit tree. Though they are more yellow than orange.
ReplyDeleteWow! i have seen orange trees in China but yours looked stronger in colours! maybe sweeter too!
ReplyDeleteGreat night view, the light is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI would never have guessed they are bitter. Maybe that's why there are so many still left on the tree.
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