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Lemon
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Citrus limon

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The lemon is a species of small evergreen tree in the Citrus genus of the flowering plant family Rutaceae. A true lemon is a hybrid of the citron and the bitter orange. Its origins are uncertain, but some evidence suggests lemons originated during the 1st millennium BC in what is now northeastern India. Some other citrus fruits are called lemon.

FamilyRutaceae
GenusCitrus
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Citrus limon.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSapindales
FamilyRutaceae
GenusCitrus
SpeciesC. limon
Binomial NameCitrus limon
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameLemon
Life FormTree
Growth HabitTree

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSapindales
FamilyRutaceae
GenusCitrus

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.