Plant Id : 400
Plant Name : Lemon
Scientific Name : Citrus limon
Family Name : Rutaceae
Location : Botanical Garden
Properties : Mainly used as a drink and as a flavouring. It is also used in salad dressings etc where it acts as an antioxidant as well as imparting an acid flavour. The dried leaves are sometimes mixed with tea leaves for use as a flavouring. An essential oil from the rind is used as a food flavouring.
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