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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Citrus × limon is a hybrid species within the genus Citrus and the family Rutaceae. It is classified as a nothospecies and is a hybrid of pomelo, Citrus medica, and Citrus reticulata. The organism produces a hesperidium fruit and is commonly known as lemon, limone, citron, or limón. It serves as a source of lemon, lemon oil, and lemon juice, and is used as a medicinal plant, food, and spice.

The taxon has a range including Guangdong, Arari, Palmeirândia, and Myanmar. Descriptions have been recorded in Chile Central and as a lime tree. Records exist in the United States and Panama. The taxon is referenced by 1,815 other encyclopedia articles.

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Species

Citrus limon

SPECIES

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSapindales
FamilyRutaceae

Observations recorded5,182

Chile Central

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Museum specimens

Specimen records: 5
With media: 5
Family: Rutaceae
Collections: NO, CHRB
Recorded in: United States, Panama

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: hybrid
Subclass of: useful plant
Parent taxon: Citrus
Image: Limonero con injerto de naranjo, Sevilla, España, noviembre de 2011.JPG
Has use: spice

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Commons category: Citrus × limon
taxon name: Citrus × limon
taxon rank: nothospecies
GRIN URL: npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=10732
Commons gallery: Citrus × limon
taxon common name: limona
has fruit type: hesperidium
different from: Lemon Tree
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
taxon range: Myanmar
hybrid of: Citrus reticulata
Unicode character: 🍋
external data available at URL: www.gbif.org/dataset/93725bf2-6ada-47f9-bd5e-0e679e3d245e

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

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.

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