What Are Tiny Lemons Called

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.

What are dwarf lemons?

A dwarf lemon tree is like a regular lemon tree. However, it is one that has been grafted on to a smaller root. This grafting process helps limit its growth in size.

Can you eat tiny lemons?

Meyer lemons are rounder than the regular kind, with orange-yellow skin that this NPR article describes as “the color of a fresh egg yolk.” As a result of hybridization, they have thinner skin and pith, lower acidity, and more sweetness than lemons, which means that the entire fruit is edible!