Family: Rutaceae

Genus: Citrus

Species: limon

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000637

English name: Lemon

Arabic name: ليمون اضاليا

Native: Asia

Country: Asia

(PGR): Common

Evergreen spiny small tree to 3-6 m tall, young leaves reddish, and become dark green above, light green below flowers solitary, white, fragrant fruit oval light yellow, aromatic, and dotted with oil glands

Fruit tree . Limon essential oil was administered on sugar for suppressing coughs. it contains high levels of citric acid. Lemon contains antioxidants  called bioflavonoids. these might be responsible for the health benefits of lemon.

Citrus x limonia Osbeck, Citrus x aurantium subsp bergamia (Risso & Poit) Engl

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Texture: Sandy loam

Fertility: High

Drainage: Well drained

Salinity: Intermediated

Water Sources: Well water

Climates: Subtropics Tropical

Lights: Full sun

Propagation: Seeds, grafting

Flowering time: Seasonal bloomer

Zone: 9 : 11

pH range: 6.0-7.0

Status: Common

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Small tree

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Botanical garden

Plant Uses: Aromatic Beverages Bonsai Food Medicinal Oil Ornamental Wood

Plant Populations density: Cultivated

Vegetation types: Evergreen tree

pH: Acid Mild alkaline Neutral