The persian sweet lemo looks like a meyer lemon : the fat , round citrus fruit has slightly yellowish – green skin that gives way to a warm yellow glow at maturity . Whitin , however , the greenish flesh exudes the aroma of roses and the taste is sweet with a flavor more like that of an orange . The rind is very thin , and when rubbed the oils emit a sweet smell. Persian sweet lemons have several seeds. Whitin a short period after cutting or biting into the flesh , the juice can take on a bitter flavor , similar to grapefruit juice.

Seasons / Availability
: Persian sweet lemons are available in the fall months through the early spring


Current Facts :
Persian sweet lemons are also known as limu shirin in iran and are popular in markets and homes for its high vitamin c content as well as its sweet flavor . Persian sweet lemons are botanically known as citrus limetta , though there are some that believe these lemons are truly mutations of citrus limon.