Verdello Lemon

Citrus × limon (L.) Osbeck

Northern India (cultivated)

Fun factThe lemon is a three-way hybrid of pomelo, citron and mandarin (Citrus maxima × C. medica × C. reticulata), and has accumulated 84 scientific synonyms.

A small, open, spreading evergreen tree 3 to 6 m tall, usually with sharp thorns on its twigs and glossy leaves that emerge reddish and mature dark green. The mildly fragrant flowers open white above and purplish beneath from reddish buds, and can appear year-round in warm climates. The oval, very aromatic yellow fruit has the familiar nipple at its tip and is high in vitamin C.

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Fruit Medicinal A cultigen of hybrid origin

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FamilyRutaceae

Spanish nameLimón

Also known asLemon, Limón

Native toA cultigen of hybrid origin (Citrus maxima × C. medica × C. reticulata) that does not occur in the wild; possibly first arising in northern India

Tag	Garden area	Zone	Planted	Status	Sponsored	Note
84	Citrus Line	B	16 June 2016	Healthy	—	Along Service Road

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