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Lembu

Local Name	:	Lembu
Botanical Name	:	Citrus × limon (L.) Osbeck
Common Name	:	Lemon
Family	:	Rutaceae
Distribution	:	Cultivated in India including Odisha. Native to Asia, Northern Myanmar, and China.
Habit	:	Small tree
Short Description	:	It is a small evergreen tree. It is known for its bright yellow, tangy fruits and fragrant white blossoms, which are used for culinary and medicinal purposes.

Descriptions

It grows to a height of 3-6 meters. Leaves are oval-shaped, alternate, and evergreen. The leaves have a distinct lemony fragrance when crushed. Flowers white to pale purple in color, solitary or arranged in clusters at the leaf axils. Each flower has five petals and numerous stamens. Fruits medium-sized berry with a thick, leathery rind, bright yellow to pale yellow color when ripe. The pulp is divided into segments filled with juicy and contains numerous seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

Throughout the year

Use(s)

Fruit helps in improving digestion, also used in cooking and baking.