Synonyms: 

Citrus aurantium subsp. bergamia (Risso) Engl.

Citrus aurantium var. bergamia (Risso) Brandis

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Sapindales

Family: Rutaceae

Native: Asia

Common Names

English – Lemon

Malayalam – ചെറുനാരകം

Description:

Citrus limon is a yellow fruit with a sour taste, commonly known as a lemon.

Habitat: Evergreen shrub.

Distribution: Tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses: Lemons, are used in cooking, cleaning, and making refreshing drinks like lemonade.