Citron
Scientific name
Citrus medica
Family
Rutaceae
Tree name
Citron tree
Vitamins
The citron is rich in minerals, especially vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, niacin and thiamine. It also contains calcium, phosphorus, iron and carotene and riboflavin.
Size
Varies between 9 to 30 cm long
Flowering
All year round but particularly in April and May
Fructification
All year round
Other names
- Cédrat, Citron à parfum, Citron des Juifs (French),
- Cidra, Poncil, Poncidre, Cedro limón, Limón cidra, Limón Francés (Spanish),
- Toronja (South America)