Citrus × limon

Also known as Citrus limon, Citrus ×limon, lemon, Citrus x limon, Lemon tree

The lemon ('''Citrus × limon') is a species of small evergreen tree in the Citrus genus of the flowering plant family Rutaceae. A true lemon is a hybrid of the citron and the bitter orange. Its origins are uncertain, but some evidence suggests lemons originated during the 1st millennium BC in what is now northeastern India. Some other citrus fruits are called lemon''.

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The lemon (Citrus × limon) is a small evergreen tree in the Citrus genus that produces a hybrid fruit resulting from a cross between a citron and a bitter orange. Though its exact origins are unclear, evidence suggests lemons first appeared sometime during the 1st millennium BC in what is now northeastern India, and the name "lemon" is sometimes applied to other citrus fruits as well.

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Species

Citrus limon

SPECIES

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSapindales
FamilyRutaceae

Observations recorded5,182

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Image: Limonero con injerto de naranjo, Sevilla, España, noviembre de 2011.JPG

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Commons category: Citrus × limon
taxon name: Citrus × limon
GRIN URL: npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=10732
Commons gallery: Citrus × limon
taxon common name: limona
Unicode character: 🍋
external data available at URL: www.gbif.org/dataset/93725bf2-6ada-47f9-bd5e-0e679e3d245e

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Description
Origins
Cultivation
Growing and pruning
Production
Varieties
Uses
Nutrition
Culinary
Other uses
Other citrus called 'lemons'
In art and culture
See also
References
External links

The yellow fruit of the lemon tree is used throughout the world, primarily for its juice. The pulp and rind are used in cooking and baking. The juice of the lemon is about 5–6% citric acid, giving it a sour taste. This makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade and lemon meringue pie.