Citrus limon - Lemon

Lemon (Citrus limon) is an evergreen Mediterranean shrub grown for its acidic fruit, used fresh, juiced, and as a flavoring in cooking and drinks. The peel yields an essential oil used in perfumery, and the dried rind doubles as a moth repellent.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Hardiness zone 10¹
• Hardiness zone 11¹
• Potassium¹
• Calcium¹

Outputs

• Human food¹

Type

• Shrub
• Evergreen

Functions

• Attracting bees¹
• Wildlife habitat¹
• Insect repellent¹

Footnotes

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