Synonym(s)
Lemon Japanese
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Citrus junos "Yuzu" is also known as Japanese lemon or Meyer's lemon. Citrus junos "Yuzu" is an evergreen, thorny, slow-growing plant that reaches a height of around 3.00 meters. It is native to Japan. The fruits of Citrus junos "Yuzu" resemble a lemon on the outside. However, their orange-yellow skin is significantly thicker than that of lemons. The fruits are easy to peel. They are extremely aromatic, sour like a lemon, with flavor components of tangerine, lime and grapefruit.
Citrus junos oil (INCI) is used for cosmetic purposes.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer