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The '''lemon''' is a yellow oval-shaped acidic citrus [[fruit]] that averages several inches in length.  

The '''lemon''' is a yellow oval-shaped acidic citrus [[fruit]] that averages several inches in length.  

The fruit has a tart taste, so although it can be eaten straight, it is rarely used so, and more often cooked into other dishes, used as a garnish on foods (such as fish), or made into soup or drinks such as [[lemonade]] and lemon tea. <ref> http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/</ref>

The fruit has a tart taste, so although it can be eaten straight, it is rarely used so, and more often cooked into other dishes, used as a garnish on foods (such as fish), or made into soup or drinks such as [[lemonade]] and lemon tea.<ref>http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/</ref>

[[Pickle]]d lemons are a distinctive component of some [[Morocco|Moroccan]] dishes.<ref>http://www.tagines.com/preserved_lemon.cfm</ref>

[[Pickle]]d lemons are a distinctive component of some [[Morocco|Moroccan]] dishes.<ref>http://www.tagines.com/preserved_lemon.cfm</ref>

Lemons are high in [[Vitamin C]] (ascorbic acid) and helped to prevent the disease of [[scurvy]] in the 18th Century. Oil from the lemon seed and peel have also long been used for medicinal purposes and to relieve some disease symptoms. Lemon oil is also used in some cleaning products and perfumes. <ref> http://www.lemoncella.com/lemon.htm </ref>

Lemons are high in [[Vitamin C]] (ascorbic acid) and helped to prevent the disease of [[scurvy]] in the 18th Century. Oil from the lemon seed and peel have also long been used for medicinal purposes and to relieve some disease symptoms. Lemon oil is also used in some cleaning products and perfumes.<ref>http://www.lemoncella.com/lemon.htm</ref>

Lemons have long been grown in [[India]] and [[Egypt]]. They were believed to have been introduced into [[Europe]] near the end of the 12th century, gained popularity in [[Italy]] and [[Spain]], and brought to the Americas in the 1490's by [[Christopher Columbus]]. <ref> http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/lemon.html </ref>

Lemons have long been grown in [[India]] and [[Egypt]]. They were believed to have been introduced into [[Europe]] near the end of the 12th century, gained popularity in [[Italy]] and [[Spain]], and brought to the Americas in the 1490's by [[Christopher Columbus]].<ref>http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/lemon.html</ref>

[[California]] is the leading state in the US that grows lemons for  

[[California]] is the leading state in the US that grows lemons for  

commercial purposes, followed by [[Arizona]] and [[Florida]]. The lemon tree usually reaches 10 to 20 feet in height. It is not tolerant of cold and requires a warm climate and sandy soil. <ref> http://www.sunkist.com/products/lemons.asp </ref>

commercial purposes, followed by [[Arizona]] and [[Florida]]. The lemon tree usually reaches 10 to 20 feet in height. It is not tolerant of cold and requires a warm climate and sandy soil.<ref>http://www.sunkist.com/products/lemons.asp</ref>

==Lemons in popular culture==

==Lemons in popular culture==

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[[category:Fruits]]

[[Category:Fruits]]