Citrus medica garden plant | image(picture) | Taxonomy and classification
Scientific classification of Citrus medica
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Citrus
Species: C. medica
Binomial name Citrus medica
Common names of Citrus medica
English- Citron;
Gujrati. Bijoru;
Hindi. Turanj ;
Marathi- Mahalunga.
Description and uses of Citrus medica Tree
Citrus medica a small tree.
The fruit is large, skin warty and rough and the rind very thick.
The pulp is bitter and acidic, pale-white in colour.
The fruit is used for pickles and preserves.