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lemon
Scientific Name: Citrus ×limon
Family: Rutaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lemon (Citrus limon)
The lemon (Citrus limon) is a widely recognized fruit enjoyed for its culinary and non-culinary applications.
Considerations for Pets
- Lemons are very acidic and have a strong citrus smell, which might be off-putting to some pets.
Considerations for Children
- The fruit is known for its sharp, acidic taste, which may not be appealing to all children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Citrus limon
- Common Name: Lemon
Description
- The lemon tree is a small evergreen tree.
- It produces an ellipsoidal yellow fruit known for its sharp, acidic flavor and shiny yellow skin.
- Lemons are known to be rich in vitamin C but have a low sugar content.
Distribution and Habitat
- The lemon is native to Asia and now grown in subtropical regions around the world.
- The main types of lemons produced in the United States are Eureka, Lisbon, Genoa, Sicily, and Belair.
Uses
- Lemons are used for culinary purposes in both sweet and savory dishes, using the zest, juice, and fruit.
- They are also used for non-culinary purposes.
- Traditionally, Ancient Egyptians believed eating lemons and drinking lemon juice protected against various ailments.
- The naturally occurring constituent limonene is a key component in many popular essential oil-infused products.
- Lemons are also associated with health benefits such as treatment of throat infections, indigestion, and skin care.
Quirky Facts
- Lemon trees can produce 1,000 - 2,000 fruits per year.
- The term "Lemon" is derived from a hentai anime in 1984, "Cream Lemon."
Additional Resources
- Food Network's Food Terms Encyclopedia
- WebMD
- LEMON (Library for Efficient Modeling and Optimization in Networks), a C++ template library.