Acronychia acidula

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Acronychia acidula
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Acronychia acidula, leaf and fruit, cultivated
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A. acidula
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Acronychia acidula

Acronychia acidula, lemon aspen, is a small- to medium-sized rainforest tree of the family Rutaceae native to north Queensland, Australia. The aromatic and acidic fruit is harvested as a bushfood.

Lemon aspen fruit has a grapefruit and lime-like flavor, and is popular in beverages, sauces and confectionery. The fruit has high antioxidant activity.

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