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| Identification |
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Genus
Citrus
Species
limon
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
lemon
Family
RUTACEAE
Specimen number
S9283
Data source
GrUnFr p186;MedPl p81
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
8' - 12'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 09a-11
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 20� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antiseptic
antirheumatic
antibacterial
antioxidant
febrifuge
Medicinal parts
Fruit
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 2 to 3 inches oblong shaped and has a thick rind. It has a very acidic and juicy pulp. Some of its possible culinary uses include: as juice and as a flavoring. Citrus limon has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an antiseptic, as an antirheumatic, as an antibacterial and as an antioxidant. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) The fruit and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations. Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Buds
Cuttings
Layering
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Mar 01 - Feb 28
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Juice
Flavoring
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
2 to 3 inches oblong shaped and has a thick rind
Flavor / texture
has a very acidic and juicy pulp
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Citrus limon is self fertile. Harvest time is March and February. Lemon is often propagated by seed or with buds or by layering. This plant probably originates from India, Burma and Southern China.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Citrus limon is evergreen.
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