Scientific NameCitrus reticulata Blanco (Clementine group) — often listed as a clementine/mandarin type
Cultivar Name / SynonymsCaffin; Clementine Caffin; reported synonym: Azem
Origin (Where found)Discovered in Azemmour, Morocco (1968); described as a spontaneous mutation on the Moroccan clementine cultivar ‘Bekria’
Varietal GroupMandarins and their hybrids (Clementine type)
Tree HabitCrown compact/dense; thorns/prickles absent or not persistent
Leaf TraitsLeaves with mandarin-like aroma when crushed; petiole wings narrow
Fruit Shape & SizeFruit commonly as broad as long (sometimes slightly flattened)
Rind (Peel) TraitsRind ranges yellow to orange/red-orange; texture slightly to medium rough; firmness described as leathery
Flesh & FlavorFlesh orange; taste described as acidic-sweet
Seed ContentOften described/marketed as seedless or very low-seeded (may vary with pollination conditions)
Ripening / AvailabilityEarly season; commonly listed as available around September–October in Mediterranean-type production calendars
Main UsesFresh eating; juice; culinary use typical of clementine/mandarin fruit