When Were Lemons Invented?

The true origin of lemons is not entirely known. They are thought to have originated in north-western India. It is known that lemons were introduced to southern Italy around 200 AD and have been cultivated in Egypt and Iran since 700 AD.

Are lemons created by humans?

The analysis shows that today's citrus fruits are the result of millions of years of evolution, followed by thousands of years of human plant breeding. Genetic maps of the different citrus varieties found today may help scientists find out which fruits can withstand pests, and perhaps develop new citrus fruits.

Is a lemon naturally occurring?

One of the lemon's main ancestors is the citron or esrog (or etrog, depending on your pronunciation preference). ... That means that even lemon is a hybrid — an ancient and naturally occurring hybrid which draws most of its genetic heritage from the citron.