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Here’s a detailed description of the lemon plant (commonly Citrus limon), a popular fruit-bearing shrub or small tree cultivated worldwide for its tart, aromatic fruit:

🌱 Lemon Plant Description
🔹 General Information:
Common Name: Lemon

Botanical Name: Citrus limon

Family: Rutaceae (Citrus family)

Origin: Believed to have originated in Asia (India, northern Myanmar, and China)

Type: Evergreen fruiting shrub or small tree

🌿 Plant Characteristics:
Height: 6 to 20 feet (1.8 to 6 meters) tall, depending on variety and pruning

Canopy: Spreading and rounded with a somewhat irregular growth habit

Branches: May have sharp thorns

Leaves:

Glossy, green, oval-shaped

Aromatic when crushed

Alternate arrangement

🌸 Flowers:
Color: White with a purplish tint on the outside

Size: Small, fragrant

Blooming Season: Can bloom multiple times per year in warm climates

Pollination: Self-pollinating (but bee activity improves fruit set)

🍋 Fruit Characteristics:
Shape: Oval to elliptical

Size: 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) in length

Rind: Bright yellow when ripe, textured, aromatic

Pulp: Pale yellow, juicy, segmented

Seeds: Vary by variety (some are seedless)

Taste: Strongly acidic, tangy, and flavorful

🌾 Growing Requirements:
Climate: Prefers warm, subtropical to tropical climates; sensitive to frost

Soil: Well-drained sandy loam or loamy soils, pH 5.5 to 7.5

Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)

Watering: Regular but not waterlogged—lemons dislike soggy roots

Fertilization: Requires balanced fertilizers with micronutrients (especially nitrogen and magnesium)

🌍 Economic Importance:
Grown commercially in India, the U.S. (California, Florida), Spain, Italy, Mexico, and Brazil

Used in culinary, cosmetic, medicinal, and cleaning products

High demand for lemon juice, zest, essential oils, and fresh fruit

🍋 Popular Lemon Varieties:
Eureka: Common in markets; nearly seedless, bears fruit year-round

Lisbon: Very productive, heat- and drought-tolerant

Meyer: Sweeter and less acidic, hybrid between lemon and mandarin orange

Kagzi Lime (Indian Lemon): Small, round to oval, used widely in India

Would you like tips on growing lemons at home or choosing the best variety for your region?