Citrus limon x sinensis
Yu. Tanaka
Lemon, Meyer, Fragrant lemon
Rutaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A bush or small tree. It has thorny stems. The leaves are dark green. They are 10 cm long. The flowers occur in clusters and are cream. The fruit have smooth skins. The skins are thin.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It can tolerate colder temperatures than other lemons. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, China, Hawaii, North America, Pacific, Tasmania, USA,
Cultivation
It can be grown from cuttings.
Notes
There are 20 Citrus species. Several hybrids have been formed.
Synonyms
Probably now Citrus x meyeriCitrus meyeri Tyo. Tanaka
Also Known As
Xiang ningmeng
References (4)
- Cundall, P., (ed.), 2004, Gardening Australia: flora: the gardener's bible. ABC Books. p 384
- GRIN (Citrus meyeri)
- Staples, G.W. and Herbst, D.R., 2005, A tropical Garden Flora. Bishop Museum Press, Honolulu, Hawaii. p 504
- Valder, P., 1999, The Garden Plants of China. Florilegium. p 254
