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