Clementines are a hybrid between the sweet orange and the mandarin. The Folklore Legend says clementines were named after Father Clement Rodier, a monk in Algeria who was believed to have discovered the fruit, but some scholars believe this tiny citrus originated in China, thousands of years ago. Clementines were brought to the U.S. and grown in Florida in 1909 and California in 1914. They are sweet, compact, (mostly) seedless, and bursting with juice and health-promoting nutrients. The Facts Clementines (Citrus reticulata Clementine) are a variety of mandarin (Citrus reticulata). Clementines have a bright orange, loose, glossy skin that’s easy to peel. They are slightly flat on the top and bottom, and break easily into sections. Tiny as they are, two clementines equal one serving. Two of these orange orbs pack more than the daily value of vitamin C and 10% DV of dietary fiber, with only 70 calories. They …