Citrus Limon (Lemon)

  • Rowan McOnegal
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Citrus Limon (Lemon). Rowan McOnegal. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Citrus limon, Lemon Shows citrus tree with dark green ovate leaves, white and pink flowers and yellow lemon fruits. Vitamin C content made them useful to prevent scurvy among sailors. Also used in soft drinks, cookery, confectionary and in the perfume industry. Has been used as a bactericide, moth repellant and metal cleaner in addition to removing freckles, inkstains, and brightening blond hair.

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