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The citron (Citrus medica), historically cedrate,^[1] is a large fragrant citrus fruit with a thick rind. It is said to resemble a 'huge, rough lemon'.^[2] It is one of the original citrus fruits from which all other citrus types developed through natural hybrid speciation or artificial hybridization.^[3] Though citron cultivars take on a wide variety of physical forms, they are all closely related genetically. It is used in Asian cuisine, traditional medicines, perfume, and religious rituals and offerings. Hybrids of citrons with other citrus are commercially more prominent, notably lemons and many limes.

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↑ "Cedrate". Collins English Dictionary.
↑ Davidson, Alan (2014). Tom Jaine, ed. The Oxford Companion to Food. Illustrated by Soun Vannithone (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. p. 191. ISBN 978-0-19-967733-7. OCLC 890807357. Search this book on
↑ Klein, J. (2014). "Citron Cultivation, Production and Uses in the Mediterranean Region". In Z. Yaniv; N. Dudai. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the Middle-East. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World. 2. Springer Netherlands. pp. 199–214. doi:10.1007/978-94-017-9276-9_10. ISBN 978-94-017-9275-2. Search this book on

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[1] "Cedrate". Collins English Dictionary.

[2] Davidson, Alan (2014). Tom Jaine, ed. The Oxford Companion to Food. Illustrated by Soun Vannithone (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. p. 191. ISBN 978-0-19-967733-7. OCLC 890807357. Search this book on

[3] Klein, J. (2014). "Citron Cultivation, Production and Uses in the Mediterranean Region". In Z. Yaniv; N. Dudai. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the Middle-East. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World. 2. Springer Netherlands. pp. 199–214. doi:10.1007/978-94-017-9276-9_10. ISBN 978-94-017-9275-2. Search this book on

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