- Ichang Lemon
taxobox
name = Ichang Lemon
regnum =Plantae
unranked_divisio =Angiosperms
unranked_classis =Eudicots
unranked_ordo =Rosids
ordo =Sapindales
familia =Rutaceae
genus = "Citrus "
species = "C. ichangensis"|The Ichang Lemon ("Citrus ichangensis", also called Ichang papeda) is a slow-growing species of thegenus "Citrus", which has characteristiclemon -scented foliage andflower s. It is native toEast Asia and is likely named for the city ofYichang (宜昌), inChina 'sHubei province.The Ichang Lemon's main claim to fame is its unusual hardiness. With the exception of "Poncirus trifoliata" (which is not generally regarded as a true citrus), it is the hardiest citrus plant, tolerating both moderate frost and damp conditions. For this reason, it is perhaps the only species of true citrus which can be reliably grown outside in the temperate areas of
Europe and theUnited States .Although its name suggests it is a variety of
lemon , it is actually a member of thePapeda subgenus ofcitrus . Other members of the subgenus include the "Makrut" or Kaffir Lime which is used in oriental cuisines and theKhasi Papeda from theKhasi hills of north-east India.External links
* [http://members.aol.com/agrumivoss/ipapeda.jpgIchang Lemon photo]
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