mandarin orange vs tangerine

mandarin orange

• A small citrus tree (Citrus reticulata) with fruit resembling the orange. 

• The fruit of this tree, smaller than an orange and oblate. In daily usage, it may include other similar citrus fruits like Citrus unshiu (satsuma or mikan) Citrus tangerina (tangerine). 

tangerine

• A tree that produces tangerines. 

• tangerine 

• A deep yellowish-orange colour, like that of a tangerine fruit. 

• Any of several varieties of mandarin oranges. 

• Of a deep yellowish-orange colour.