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lemon

Citrus limon

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Norway, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Sapindales (Seifenbaumartige)
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Species
Citrus limon (lemon)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese lima

Similar Species in Citrus

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Adamsapfel
Citrus maxima
Not Evaluated
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Cederappelen
Citrus medica
Least Concern
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Kafir-Limette
Citrus hystrix
Not Evaluated
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Limette
Citrus aurantiifolia
Not Evaluated
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Mandarinen
Citrus reticulata
Not Evaluated
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Orange
Citrus aurantium
Not Evaluated
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persische Limette
Citrus latifolia
Not Evaluated
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Khasi-papeda
Citrus latipes
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lemon?
The scientific name of lemon is Citrus limon. It belongs to the genus Citrus.
Where does lemon live?
lemon is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Norway, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Norway, Taiwan.
What family does lemon belong to?
lemon (Citrus limon) belongs to the genus Citrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rutaceae.
What kingdom does lemon belong to?
lemon (Citrus limon) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of lemon?
The closest relatives of lemon in the genus Citrus include Adamsapfel, Cederappelen, Kafir-Limette, Limette, Mandarinen.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Citrus — 10 Species

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Adamsapfel
Citrus maxima
NE 🐾
Cederappelen
Citrus medica
LC 🐾
Kafir-Limette
Citrus hystrix
NE 🐾
Limette
Citrus aurantiifolia
NE 🐾
Mandarinen
Citrus reticulata
NE 🐾
Orange
Citrus aurantium
NE 🐾
persische Limette
Citrus latifolia
NE 🐾
Khasi-papeda
Citrus latipes
NT
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lemon
Citrus limon
NE
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Kumquat
Citrus japonica
NE
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