Common Name: Lemon
Scientific Name: Citrus limon
Description: Evergreen shrub or small tree with:
– Bright green, elliptical leaves (2-4 inches long)
– Fragrant, white or yellow flowers (1-2 inches diameter)
– Yellow, oval-shaped fruits (2-3 inches long)
Uses:
1. Culinary purposes (juice, zest, flavoring)
2. Medicinal uses (vitamin C, antiseptic)
3. Cosmetic applications (skin, hair care)
4. Insect repellent
5. Ornamental purposes
Flowering Period:
– Spring-summer (March-August)
– Peak flowering: May-June
– Flowers attract pollinators (bees, butterflies)
_Other Names:
– Sour Lemon
– Eureka Lemon
– Lisbon Lemon