Lemon

Citrus limon

The lemon, ''Citrus limon'', is a species of small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, native to South Asia, primarily North eastern India.
Citrus limon Although Citrus limon is not native to this country, they grow very well in our climate. Australia has six species of native citrus.  Australia,Citrus limon,Geotagged,Lemon,Rutaceae,Sapindales,botany,flora,macro,new south wales,spring,white flower

Uses

Lemon juice, rind, and peel are used in a wide variety of foods and drinks. The whole lemon is used to make marmalade, lemon curd and lemon liqueur. Lemon slices and lemon rind are used as a garnish for food and drinks. Lemon zest, the grated outer rind of the fruit, is used to add flavor to baked goods, puddings, rice, and other dishes.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderSapindales
FamilyRutaceae
GenusCitrus
SpeciesC. limon