About lemons
The lemon (Citrus Limon) is a small evergreen tree that is native to Asia and is also the name of the fruit of the tree. The lemon tree can grow to a height of 10 to 20 ft. There are many varieties of the true lemon.
Did you know? Lemon juice neutralises the odor of fish and is popular as a marinade.
The first description of the lemon, which had been introduced from India two centuries earlier, is found in Arabic writings from the 12th century. The origin of the name lemon is through Persian (Limu), from the Sanskrit nimbuka. They were cultivated in Genoa in the mid-fifteenth century, and appeared in the Azores in 1494. More recent research has identified lemons in the ruins of Pompeii.
Did you know? Lemons, alone or with oranges, are used to make marmalade. The grated rind of the lemon, called lemon zest, is used to add flavor to drinks, cakes, biscuits, bread, puddings, rice and other dishes.
Lemons were once used by the British Royal navy to combat scurvy, as they provided a large amount of vitamin C. The Royal Navy originally thought the Mediterranean sweet lemons were overripe limes which they resemble, and the British sailors became known as limeys, not lemonies!
Did you know? Lemonade is a lemon-flavored drink, usually made from lemons, water and sugar. There are several types of lemonade using slightly different recipes containing whole lemons. Look out for and try; Clear Lemonade, Cloudy Lemonade and Fizzy Lemonade.
There are several varieties of lemons including, Meyer lemon. Lisbon lemon, Eureka lemon, Verna lemon, Bush Lemon Tree, - Villafranca lemon, West Indian lemon, Mexican lemon, Key lemon, Tahitian lemon, and the Persian lemon.
Did you know? Lemon is useful as an anti-bacterial because of its low pH.
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There are now some lemon and lime photographs.