Lemon trees were around as early as the ancient Greeks and Romans , who render lemons in their writings and murals . Where the lemon tree originated is still a matter of argumentation . Some plant scientist think the gamboge tree is indigenous to the Indus Valley in India , but others think it is native to Europe and perchance southern Italy where it existed around the year 200 .
History
Species
The lemon tree is classified as an independent coinage , namely Citrus limon . However , some botanists think the lemon is actually a hybrid , of unknown ancestry .
Growing Conditions
stinker trees grow to an modal pinnacle of around 10 to 20 feet . They have substitute , oblong or elliptical - shaped leaves , and gently fragrant , white flowers which are purple on the underside . They also have twigs with sharp sticker . Technically the fruit of the lemon Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree is a berry ( hesperidium ) . Most lemons have seeds , though some fruit is seedless . The lemon tree is exceedingly cold sensitive , which make it hard to cultivate in areas that experience frost and freeze , like the aforementioned freezes in Florida . On the plus side , this tree can tolerate poor soil conditions , including sand .
Fruit of the World
The similarity in name calling given to lemon yellow tree diagram fruit reflect their worldwide travel and international profile . In Italy , the lemon is limone , in Germany it is limonen , in Spanish - speak territories it is limon , in France it is citronnier , in Holland it is citroen . Among the land where lemon yellow trees have sparked lemon raise industry are Argentina , Australia , Chile , Cyprus , Greece , Guatemala , Italy , Lebanon , Mexico , South Africa , Spain and Turkey .
Multiple Uses
Besides providing fresh lemon , the lemon tree has many beneficial usage in various manufacture . Lemon succus , the rock oil from the seeds , the roots and the bark all hold medicinal dimension . stinker skin oil colour is an factor in piece of furniture polish , detergent , soap , shampoo and fragrance . The essence industry utilizes petitgrain oil from the leaves , twig and immature fruit . In Mexico , manufacturing business use Citrus limon tree diagram forest to make chessmen , toys and small spoon .
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