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What does the Navel Orange have to do with the navel?

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The indent on the orange looks like a navel (belly button)

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Why is a navel orange called navel orange?
Its end looks like a navel, which is a bellybutton
What are navel oranges?
A type of orange. Usally they are bigger then your standard orange.
Why are some of your navel oranges dry opposite the navel end?
This site has the answer: http://www.yourproduceman.com/news_may_9_05.html NAVEL ORANGES (Tuesday, May 10): This time of year, you can find some pretty dry Navel Oranges. In the produce industry,...
How many kinds of navel oranges are there?
About 100 or 200
What is the navel on an orange used for?
It isn't used for anything. It was the bit of a plant that connects to the tree or bush! :D Hope this helps.