Citron

The citron (Citrus medica) is a large fragrant citrus fruit with a thick rind. It is one of the original citrus fruits from which all other citrus types developed through natural hybrid speciation or artificial hybridization.

Known Location

Triad Location: Sunstone Seahold

Growth form:

Large shrub or small tree

General habitat:

• The citron tree is highly sensitive to frost; does not enter winter dormancy as early as other Citrus species. Foliage and fruit easily damaged by very intense heat and drought. Best citron locations are those where there are no extremes of temperature.
• The soils where the citron is grown vary considerably, but the tree requires good aeration.

Uses:

fruit (contains vitamin C). Used by Moreta as a hopeful preventitive.

Outside Info:

Info on Citron can be found at http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/citron.html