The buds of a Cape Rough skinned Lemon

It is the oldest variety in SA. They were brought here from ST Helena island in the 17th century and planted in the Cape Town gardens of Jan van Riebeeck. He was the Dutch Collonial administrator. The Lemons were popular with sailors as it was useful for combating scurvy.
The tree is in my neighbours garden and Lemons will feature every Wednesday in this album.

[Margo]

Never seen these, they are beautiful

[KoalaGardens🐨]

amazing!

[Monique]

Interesting

[Casablanca]

So unusual and interesting

[Kathy A]

Wow, these are interestingly lovely

[Mariana Visser]

Well there it shows, something new about my own city and country. Thanks for the info and photo Diana, never new

[Linda]

Very interesting, and I'm looking forward to your Wednesdays!

[Graeme]

I have never seen flowers like this before. Gorgeous

[Babs]

They are so unusual

[Lou Ann]

Your capture makes them look quite elegant.

[Valerie Chesney]

So unusual..I don't know them at all.

[Pigeons Farm]

very interesting

[Santina]

great shot, it's a bud with freckles.....the flowers will be fragrant

[katy]

Love the lesson and looking forward to learning more

[Marij]

beautiful

[Jane Pittenger]

Nice bokeh and info

[Diana]

@777margo @koalagardens @momamo @casablanca @kjarn @mv_wolfie @lindasees @dallboy @onewing @louannwarren @happysnaps @kgolab @santina @grammyn @marijbar @jgpittenger Thanks for the lovely comments, favs and getting it on the TP. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Diana]

@mv_wolfie I was not aware that you are from Cape Town Mariana? Where do you live?

[summerfield]

i've never seen this before. 'tis what i like being here on 365, your wealth of information just keep on expanding! aces, diana!

[Diana]

@summerfield Thanks Vikki, it is so true :-)

[Vesna]

Interesting!

[Diana]

@vesna0210 thanks Vesna :-)