Citrus medica
Citron · Rutaceae
Also known as Citrus alata, Citrus pseudolimon.
The citron is a large fragrant citrus fruit with a thick rind, botanically classified as Citrus medica by both the Swingle and Tanaka botanical name systems.
About Citron
The citron is a large fragrant citrus fruit with a thick rind, botanically classified as Citrus medica by both the Swingle and Tanaka botanical name systems. It is one of the four original citrus fruits (the others being pomelo, mandarin and papeda), from which all other citrus types developed through natural hybrid speciation or artificial hybridization.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
| Native range | Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, West Himalaya |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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