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Volkamer lemon
Citrus volkameriana

Family: Rutaceae


What it is like

It is probably a hybrid between lemon and sour orange. A small tree with few spines. The flowers have a slight smell. There are many lemon shaped fruit. They are 6 cm long and rough. They are reddish-orange. The pulp is yellow-orange and in 7-11 segments.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows at about 400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Mandarina volkameriana, Limon volkamer

Synonyms