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The exact origin of the lemon has remained a mystery
| Indian Lemon: |
| The exact origin of the lemon has remained a mystery, though it is widely presumed that Lemons are wildly grown in both India and China. In the Far East, it was known for its antiseptic properties and it was used as antidote for various poisons. The lemon was later introduced to Iraq and Egypt around 700 A.D and was considered sacred by Muslim countries. |
| Even though now granted independent species status as Citron limon, the lemon is still seen by some botanists as a hybrid, ancestors unknown. Others disagree, saying the lemon is the child of the lime and the citron. Even the tree's origins are in doubt-many say it came from India's lush Indus Valley millennia ago, but some still think it's a much newer plant, possibly springing up in Italy. |
| Style: Fresh | Product Type: citrus fruit | Type: Lemon |