Lemon
Code : P7088

Lemons are small, oval-shaped citrus fruits that are yellow in color and have a tart taste. They are a rich source of vitamin C and citric acid. Appearance Lemons have smooth, porous skin that can be greenish yellow to bright yellow in color Some lemons have a pointed tip at the bottom, while others are rounded The rind is fragrant and dotted with oil glands Uses Lemon juice is used to flavor food and drink, and to prevent scurvy Lemon oil is used in aromatherapy The rind is used as a garnish and flavoring Lemon juice is used to relieve the pain of bee stings Lemon juice is used to marinate meat Lemon juice is used to squeeze onto fish dishes Lemon juice is used to preserve sliced apples Tree Lemon trees are small, thorny trees that grow well in subtropics and tropics The leaves are reddish when young, and become dark green above, light green below The flowers are mildly fragrant and have 4 or 5 petals Origin Lemons are believed to have originated in India