(Citrus limon)
Price: R 390
Available in the following regions: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape
The luminous Lemon Tree. The Lemon Tree was originally native to Asia, and was known in the region for its powerful antiseptic properties. Its pervasive presence was recorded for the first time in literature in the tenth century.
Today, the Vitamin C-rich lemon has a variety of culinary and non-culinary uses. In Morocco, pickled lemons are a delicacy, while Italians produce a liqueur from its rind called limoncello. The fruit remains popular in science experiments, and several lemons can power a small digital watch!