The difference between citron and lemon

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1. Differences in branches

2. The difference between leaves

3. The difference between fruits

Differences in branches: Citron branches have short thorns, the twigs are smooth and red in color, while lemon branches have no thorns or a small number of thorns. Differences in leaves: Citron leaves are oblong or obovate, larger and not fragrant, while lemon leaves are smaller but fragrant. Differences in fruits: Citron fruits are larger, while lemon fruits are smaller.

1. Differences between branches

Citron branches are usually covered with many small thorns, but the young branches are smooth to the touch and purple in color

Lemon branches have no thorns.

2. The difference between leaves

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Citron leaves are mostly oblong or obovate in shape. The leaves are usually large and not fragrant.

Lemon's wings are wide Or narrow, it looks very small, but if you smell it carefully, it still has the fragrance of lemon.

3. The difference between fruits

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Citron fruits look relatively large, with most of them exceeding 10 centimeters in diameter, which is simply larger than oranges.

Lemon fruit is smaller , and most of them are within 10 cm in diameter. If you still can't tell the difference, you can cut the fruit into pieces, and their internal structures are also very different.

2. The difference between leaves

3. The difference between fruits

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