The Washington Navel orange is one of the most well-known and widely cultivated orange varieties worldwide. It was first discovered in Brazil and later brought to the United States. This orange variety has enjoyed great commercial success, especially in California.

The Washington Navel orange is ideal for fresh consumption and is often used for salads, desserts and juices. It is a particularly favored orange variety for its high water content and flavor. It is widely grown in many countries such as California, Spain, South Africa and Australia and is of great commercial importance worldwide.