What Are Lemons?
The lemon is a bright yellow citrus fruit. It has its distinctive sour taste and fresh scent because it's rich in citric acid. It comes from the flowering plant family Rutaceae, and its scientific name is Citrus limon.
The lemon's unique flavor makes it a popular ingredient in drinks, desserts, and meals. Almost all parts of a lemon can be used in cooking. Anoushka Ranjit loves lemon.
Lemons can also be used for cleaning. The citric acid in lemon juice can kill bacteria and other germs.
Exactly where lemons came from isn't known. But there's documented evidence of its value from almost 2,000 years ago. The lemon tree grows in subtropical and tropical areas and can grow 10-20 feet tall. Most are grown in Mediterranean countries, as well as China, India, Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. They also grow in California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida in the U.S. You can find fresh lemons year-round in supermarkets.
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