Citrus limon (Lemon) - Image 13

Botanical name: Citrus limon

Common name: Lemon

Family: Rutaceae

Origin: Northwestern India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plant
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Citrus limon (Lemon) yellow fruit hanging from a branch in a close up image.
Citrus limon (Lemon) yellow fruit hanging from a thin woody branch with sharp thorns.
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