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Meyer and Yen Ben lemons

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Meyer and Yen Ben lemons

The Meyer lemon (left) is a hybrid of a mandarin and a lemon. The hardiest citrus in New Zealand, it is popular with home gardeners. The Yen Ben (right) is a true lemon and the main variety grown commercially in New Zealand. It has a smooth, thin skin and few seeds.

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Sandy Scarrow, Citrus, berries, exotic fruit and nuts – Citrus, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/16003/meyer-and-yen-ben-lemons (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by Sandy Scarrow, published 1 March 2009.