List of citron cultivars facts for kids

Have you ever seen a citron? It's a cool citrus fruit, a bit like a giant, bumpy lemon! This article is all about the different types, or 'cultivars,' of citrons. Think of a cultivar as a special kind of plant that people have grown for certain features. Each citron cultivar has its own unique look, taste, and uses.

Exploring Different Citron Types

There are many different kinds of citrons, each with its own special qualities. Here are some of the most well-known ones:

Bajoura Citron

The 'Bajoura' citron is also called the musk citron. It's a small fruit, shaped like a lemon. It has yellow, rough skin and a strong, nice smell. This citron tastes a bit sour. Some people think it might be a mix of a citron and a lemon.

Balady Citron

The 'Balady' citron looks a lot like another special citron called an etrog. It is often used in similar ways.

Brain Citron

This citron has a very thick, lumpy peel. Because of its bumpy texture, it looks a bit like a brain!

Braverman Citron

The 'Braverman' citron is shaped like a cone. It also has a rough peel.

Cedruna Citron

The 'Cedruna' citron is a large fruit that tastes sour. However, it doesn't like cold weather very much. It can get damaged easily by the cold.

Chhangura Citron

This citron is small and doesn't have much pulp inside. It can be found growing naturally in the wild. Many people believe it is the original, wild form of the citron fruit.

Corsican Citron

The 'Corsican' citron is very popular on the island of Corsica. It is a large fruit with a yellow, lumpy peel. The inside pulp is firm and not very juicy or sour. But it does have many seeds.

Diamante Citron

The 'Diamante' citron is small and yellow. It is shaped like a lemon.

Florentine Citron

The 'Florentine' citron has yellow, rough skin. It is long and narrow, with a pointed end that tapers.

Greek Citron

This citron has bumpy, yellow skin. It is long and narrow, with a pointed tip. The pulp inside is dry and tastes sour.

Italian Citron

The 'Italian' citron produces many fruits. Its fruits are quite large. Both the juice and the peel of this citron have a very pleasant flavor.

Kabbad Citron

The 'Kabbad' is a large type of citron. Its flesh is sour. This fruit is shaped like a pear.

Lumia Citron

The 'Lumia' citron usually has smooth, yellow skin. It is shaped like a pear. The peel is thick, and the pulp inside is mostly dry.

Madhankri Citron

The 'Madhankri' citron is known for having a sweet pulp. It is also a large fruit.

Mexican Citron

The 'Mexican' citron is shaped like a lemon. It doesn't have any acid or juice. Its rough, thick peel tastes bitter. The flesh inside is slightly sweet, and it has many seeds.

Moroccan Citron

The 'Moroccan' citron is a sweet type of citron. It is not sour.

Odorata Citron

The 'Odorata' citron can vary in size and shape. Its skin is almost smooth. The peel is thick and sweet. The flesh inside is dry and has some seeds. It doesn't have much flavor or sourness.

Rhobs el Arsa Citron

The 'Rhobs el Arsa' citron is round and flat. Its skin is smooth. The pulp inside is sour and tastes fruity. This citron is actually a mix between a citron and a sour orange.

Sicilian Citron

The 'Sicilian' citron has skin that is partly smooth and partly bumpy. Its peel is of medium thickness. The flesh inside is very juicy, but it is also sour and tart. It has many seeds.

Turunj Citron

The 'Turunj' is a large citron with a thick peel. The pulp inside is dry and sour. However, the fruit itself is known to be sweet.

Yemen Citron

The 'Yemen' citron can be different sizes. The fruit has a sweet flavor. It doesn't have any juice, and its peel is very rough and thick.

Yunnan Citron

The 'Yunnan' citron is grown in China. It doesn't have any seeds. Its flesh is light yellow and sour. It is also very fragrant and juicy.