Citrus × meyeri, the Meyer lemon (Chinese: 梅爾檸檬; pinyin: méiěr níngméng), [1] is a hybrid citrus fruit native to China. It is a cross between a citron and a mandarin / pomelo hybrid. [2] Mature trees are around 6 to 10 ft (2 to 3 m) tall with dark green shiny leaves. The flowers are white with a purple base and are fragrant.

2024年11月12日 · Meyer lemon trees have glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white blossoms that are purple at the base. When ripe, the skins of Meyer lemons take on the color of an egg yolk—yellow with a faint orange tinge. Meyer lemon skins are fragrant and a popular ingredient among chefs.

2022年5月11日 · Meyer lemons, on the other hand, were first introduced to the United States from China in the early 20th century by Frank Meyer, from whom they also got their name. This sweet winter citrus is thought to be a cross between a regular lemon and a mandarin orange. And that’s what really sets it apart.

2023年1月18日 · Meyer lemon trees are popular ornamental and home gardening plants due to their shiny, dark green leaves and deep yellow fruit. They thrive in warm climates but can be grown in pots and overwintered indoors in colder climates.

2023年7月19日 · A Meyer lemon is sweeter and translates better in certain recipes, like desserts. If your recipe calls for the bold, acidic flavor of lemon juice or zest, you won't get the same flavor from a Meyer lemon.

2022年3月23日 · Meyer lemons are a small, sweet hybrid lemon. They're thought to be a cross between a regular lemon (Eureka and Lisbon variety) and a mandarin orange. They have a smooth, thin rind with a deep yellow hue. Their pulp is pale orange, with a sweet, floral taste.

2024年2月21日 · A Meyer lemon tree is a Chinese native that was brought to the United States by Frank Meyer in the early 1900’s. Experts believe that it is a hybrid cross of Citrus limon (lemon) and Citrus reticulata (mandarin orange).

2024年2月23日 · Rounder and with smoother skins than conventional lemon varieties, Meyer lemons boast a golden-yellow rind and deep yellow flesh. Thought to be a hybrid between a citron and a...

2024年4月18日 · Find out what makes a Meyer lemon so special! Learn how to freeze Meyer lemon juice, freeze Meyer lemon peels, and more!

2024年3月17日 · Despite taking his name in the U.S., Meyer lemons originated in China, where they were thought to have been created by crossing another variety of lemon with a Mandarin orange. In its home...