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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.
Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi
Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
by Melanie Lovell-Smith
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