Citrus junos

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Citrus junos originated and grows wild in central China and Tibet. It was introduced to Japan and Korea during the Tang Dynasty and it is in these nations that it is cultivated most widely.

It is unusual among citrus plants in being relatively frost-hardy and can be grown in regions with winters at least as low as -9 C (15 F) where more sensitive citrus would not thrive.

The juice and rind and used in drinks and flavorings. Fragrance is extracted for use in perfumes, lotions, and soaps.

Similar plants:

• Citrus aurantifolia (Mexican Lime, Key lime, West Indian lime)
• Citrus australasica, Microcitrus australasica (Finger Lime, Caviar Lime)
• Citrus australis (Australian Lime)
• Citrus bergamia (Bergamot orange)
• Citrus grandis, Citrus maxima (Pomelo, Pommelo, Pummelo)
• Citrus hystrix (Indonesian lime, Wild lime, Kaffir Lime)
• Citrus limetta (Sweet Lime, Sweet Lemon)
• Citrus limettioides (Indian Sweet Lime, Palestinian Lime, Lima Dulce, Pinata Lime)
• Citrus limon (Lemon)
• Citrus limon Pink (Pink Lemonade Lemon)