Bizzaria

Bizzaria is a graft chimera, a rare form of plant that occurs when two different species combine. The Bizzaria was first discovered in 1640 in Florence, Italy, and is a combination of the Florentine citron and the sour orange.

History

The Bizzaria was discovered by a gardener in the Medici Villa di Castello, who noticed a strange plant growing among his citron trees. The plant bore fruit that was half citron and half orange, and was named "Bizzaria" due to its bizarre nature. The Bizzaria is considered the first graft chimera to be scientifically documented.

Characteristics

The Bizzaria is unique in that it displays characteristics of both the Florentine citron and the sour orange. The fruit of the Bizzaria is a combination of the two, with one half resembling a citron and the other half resembling an orange. The plant itself also displays characteristics of both species, with leaves and branches that are a mix of the two.

Cultivation

Cultivating the Bizzaria is a complex process that involves grafting a citron and an orange together. The process is difficult and requires a high level of skill and knowledge in horticulture. Despite this, the Bizzaria has been successfully cultivated in various parts of the world, including Italy and the United States.

Significance

The Bizzaria is significant in the field of botany as it provides a unique example of a graft chimera. It has been studied extensively by scientists and has contributed to our understanding of plant biology and genetics.

See also

• Grafting
• Chimera (genetics)
• Citrus