For years, Florida has been practically synonymous with citrus. And it's no wonder. Throughout the year, you'll find oranges, grapefruit and other specialty citrus fruits available fresh at the fruit stand.

What you may be surprised to know is just how many varieties of citrus are available. Here is a handy guide to the many types of citrus fruits you may find in the Sunshine State.

Oranges
 Florida ambersweet orange Ambersweet Oranges
Tastes like a mild tangerine; easy to peel and section. Excellent source of Vitamin C and fiber, containing more fiber than an English muffin.

Seasonal Availability: January, October, November, December
 Florida Hamlin orange Hamlin Oranges
Medium size, round to oval, deep yellow to orange color with a smooth, thin peel. Usually seedless. An excellent juice orange.

Seasonal Availability: October, November, December
 Florida navel oranges Navel Oranges
Large to extra large, round to oval, deep yellow to orange color. Pebbly, medium thick peel. Usually seedless. Peels and section very easily.

Seasonal Availability: January, October, November, December
 Florida pineapple orange Pineapple Oranges
Medium to large size, round to oval, orange color, pebbly peel. Has some seeds. The Pineapple is acclaimed for its juicy sweetness.

Seasonal Availability: January, November, December
 Florida red navel orange Red Navel Oranges
Very sweet; easy to peel and section. Flesh is red-orange and usually seedless. Has more fiber than a serving of raisins.

Seasonal Availability: October, November, December
 Florida valencia orange Valencia Oranges
Medium to large size, round to oval shape, yellow to orange color (sometimes tinged with green) with a smooth, thin peel. Usually seedless or with only a few seeds. Valencias have orange colored flesh, which is loaded with golden juice of fine rich flavor and aroma.

Seasonal Availability: February, March, April, May, June
Grapefruit
 Florida flame grapefruit Flame Grapefruit
Flavorful, sweet and juicy. Flesh is red in color and usually seedless. Half a Florida grapefruit has more fiber than one cup of popcorn!

Seasonal Availability: January - April, September - December
 Florida marsh white grapefruit Marsh White Grapefruit
Medium to large size, usually flattened at both ends. Peel is yellow, smooth and thin. White to amber colored flesh and almost seedless. Easy to section. Excellent flavor and plenty of juice.

Seasonal Availability: January - June, September - December
 Florida ruby red grapefruit Ruby Red Grapefruit
Medium to large size, usually flattened at each end. Smooth yellow peel with areas of pink to red blush. Segments have characteristic pink to reddish tinge. Few seeds.

Seasonal Availability: January - June, September - December
Specialty Fruit
 Florida dancy tangerine Dancy Tangerine
Small to medium size, flat, deep orange or red colored fruit with a smooth, but loose peel. A few seeds. Often called the "zipperskin fruit". Has a rich, sweet flavor with a spicy aroma.

Seasonal Availability: January, December
 Florida fallglo tangerine Fallglo Tangerine
Mild taste, sweet and juicy. Easy to peel and section.

Seasonal Availability: October, November, December
 Florida honey tangerine Honey Tangerine
Small to medium size; flat, yellow-orange in color (may be tinged with green or russet). Smooth, easy to peel. Has some seeds. Its rich red flesh is honey sweet and juicy, with a lovely fragrance.

Seasonal Availability: January - April
 Florida robinson tangerine Robinson Tangerine
Medium to large, flat, orange fruit with smooth to pebbly peel. Few seeds. Peels easily and has a rich, sweet flavor.

Seasonal Availability: September, October, November
 Florida sunburst tangerine Sunburst Tangerine
Delightful sweet, rich flavor. Tight skin, easy to peel and section. Skin has a bright, deep orange color.

Seasonal Availability: October, November, December
 Florida minneola tangerine Minneola Tangelo
Sometimes called a "Honeybell" Tangelo. Medium to very large, round to somewhat bell shaped. Deep orange to red-orange color with smooth to pebbly peel. Few seeds in this tangerine-grapefruit hybrid.

Seasonal Availability: January, February
 Florida Orlando tangerine Orlando Tangelo
Oval to round and medium to large in size. Light to deep orange color. Peel usually pebbly and of medium thickness. A tangerine-grapefruit hybrid, which peels easily and is very juicy.

Seasonal Availability: January
 Florida temple tangerine Temple
Medium size, oval shape, deep orange color, sometimes pebbly peel. Few seeds; peels and sections easily. Has a rich flavor and fragrance all its own. Generally regarded as Florida's finest eating orange.

Seasonal Availability: January, February, March
Content courtesy of Florida Department of Citrus - www.floridajuice.com