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Oranges vary greatly in size and form depending on the cultivar. But generally speaking, tangerine plants yield smaller fruit than orange trees do. The smaller size, flatter form, and lack of roundness of tangerines, frequently referred to as "baby oranges," make them a perfect on-the-go snack. While oranges are often thick and heavy, tangerines, when completely ripe, have a softer feel. Tangerines or oranges may have seeds or not, depending on the variety. However, Valencia oranges carry seeds, but navel oranges do not. Because of their distinctive reddish-orange tint, tangerines stand out from other orange varieties, which tend to trend more towards the yellow end of the spectrum.
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