Lemons, along with other citrus fruits, are considered to be approximately eight million years old, tracing their origins back to the foothills of the Himalayas.
While individual lemon fruits don't live that long, the species of citrus trees from which lemons originate have existed for approximately eight million years. This age is determined through DNA evidence analyzed by international scientists. The earliest citrus varieties spread from their origin point across the world, eventually evolving into the lemons we know today.
Here's a breakdown of the information:
- Origin: Southeast foothills of the Himalayas
- Age of Citrus Species: Approximately 8 million years
- Evidence: DNA analysis
Therefore, when we talk about the age of lemons, we are referring to the age of the citrus family to which lemons belong.
