Plant Profile: Citrus x limon

Taxonomy: Citrus x limon

Names

Lemon

  • Photo of Citrus x limon (Citrus x limons)

Phonetic Spelling:SI-trus LEE-mown

Genus:Citrus

Species:limon

Family:Rutaceae

Lemon is a man-made hybrid citrus fruit known for its vibrant yellow color. In North Carolina, it needs to be moved indoors during the winter months, as it cannot withstand the cold. Additionally, its ability to bear fruit may be compromised in this climate.

Citrus x limon Feature Summary

Citrus x limon Image Gallery

Tags

#evergreen
#yellow fruits
#edible fruits
#evergreen tree
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses

Similar Plants

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Citrus x limon Feature Summary

Poisonous to Humans
Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential dermatitis. The fruit is edible, skins and plant material can cause problems.
Essential oils and psoralens
Attributes
Whole Plant Traits
Edible
Tree
Houseplant
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Landscape
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses

Citrus x limon Poisonous to Humans

Citrus x limon: Poison Symptoms

Vomiting, diarrhea, depression; potential dermatitis. The fruit is edible, skins and plant material can cause problems.

Citrus x limon: Poison Toxic Principle

Essential oils and psoralens

Citrus x limon: Poison Severity

High
Low
Medium

Citrus x limon: Causes Contact Dermatitis

No
Yes

Citrus x limon Attributes

Citrus x limon: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Citrus x limon Whole Plant Traits

Citrus x limon: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Citrus x limon: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Citrus x limon Cultural Conditions

Citrus x limon: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Citrus x limon Leaves

Citrus x limon: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Citrus x limon: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Citrus x limon Stem

Citrus x limon: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Citrus x limon Landscape

Citrus x limon: Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy