Citrus medica
The story
The citron has woven itself deeply into global cultures and traditions. Known as "etrog" in Hebrew, it plays a significant role in religious rituals and offerings. This ancient fruit is also recognized by many other names across the world, such as "Zitronatzitrone" in German, "Cedro" in Italian, and "Cédrat" in French, reflecting its long history of travel and cultural appreciation.
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- Family
- Rutaceae
How to use it
Beyond its culinary applications, the citron is highly valued for its aromatic qualities and is used in the production of perfumes. Additionally, it has a history of use in traditional medicines, and the fruit is frequently employed in religious rituals and offerings.
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In the kitchen
The citron is a versatile ingredient utilized in both Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. While it resembles a large lemon, it is prized for its fragrant, thick rind.
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About
The lemon, Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck, is a species of small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, native to Asia.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Citrus medica
- Slug
- citrus-medica
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Genus
- Citrus
- Species
- medica
- Wikidata QID
- Q150064
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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