The origin of the lemon is unknown, though lemons are thought to have first grown in Assam (a region in northeast India), northern Burma or China. source
The origin of the lemon is unknown, though lemons are thought to have first grown in Assam (a region in northeast India), northern Burma or China.
A study of the genetic origin of the lemon reported it to be hybrid between bitter orange (sour orange) and citron. source
A study of the genetic origin of the lemon reported it to be hybrid between bitter orange (sour orange) and citron.
Lemons entered Europe near southern Italy no later than the second century AD, during the time of Ancient Rome. source
Lemons entered Europe near southern Italy no later than the second century AD, during the time of Ancient Rome.
Lemons were not widely cultivated. source
Lemons were not widely cultivated.
Lemons were later introduced to Persia and then to Iraq and Egypt around 700 AD. source
Lemons were later introduced to Persia and then to Iraq and Egypt around 700 AD.
The lemon was distributed widely throughout the Arab world and the Mediterranean region between 1000 and 1150. source
The lemon was distributed widely throughout the Arab world and the Mediterranean region between 1000 and 1150.
The first substantial cultivation of lemons in Europe began in Genoa in the middle of the 15th century. source
The first substantial cultivation of lemons in Europe began in Genoa in the middle of the 15th century.
The lemon was later introduced to the Americas in 1493 when Christopher Columbus brought lemon seeds to Hispaniola on his voyages. source
The lemon was later introduced to the Americas in 1493 when Christopher Columbus brought lemon seeds to Hispaniola on his voyages.
In 1747, James Lind's experiments on seamen suffering from scurvy involved adding lemon juice to their diets, though vitamin C was not yet known. source
In 1747, James Lind's experiments on seamen suffering from scurvy involved adding lemon juice to their diets, though vitamin C was not yet known.
The origin of the word "lemon" may be Middle Eastern. source
The origin of the word "lemon" may be Middle Eastern.
Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C, providing 64% of the Daily Value in a 100 g serving (table). source
Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C, providing 64% of the Daily Value in a 100 g serving (table).
Lemons contain numerous phytochemicals, including polyphenols, terpenes, and tannins. source
Lemons contain numerous phytochemicals, including polyphenols, terpenes, and tannins.
Lemon juice, rind, and zest are used in a wide variety of foods and drinks. source
Lemon juice, rind, and zest are used in a wide variety of foods and drinks.
Lemon juice is used to make lemonade, soft drinks, and cocktails. source
Lemon juice is used to make lemonade, soft drinks, and cocktails.
The leaves of the lemon tree are used to make a tea and for preparing cooked meats and seafoods. source
The leaves of the lemon tree are used to make a tea and for preparing cooked meats and seafoods.
Lemon oil may be used in aromatherapy. source
Lemon oil may be used in aromatherapy.