Family: Rutaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Able to grow in subtropical climates
  
• Some Citrus species are regarded as weeds or invasive
  
• May host pests and pathogens of other Citrus spp.
  
• Exposure to oil may cause dermatitis
  
• Tolerates many soil types
  
• Reproduces by seeds
  
• Dispersed intentionally by people

Low Risk Traits:

• No reports of invasiveness or naturalization
  
• Unarmed
  
• Edible fruit
  
• Requires full sun
  
• Few-seeded
  
• Not reported to spread vegetatively
  
• Reaches maturity in 4+ years
  
• Limited seed production reduces risk of inadvertent dispersal