Kaji Nemu is a perennial thorny shrub. Its leaves are dark green in color and emit a fragrance when picked. The trees typically grow to a height of 2–3.5 m, with leaves measuring 7–10 cm in length and 3–5 cm in width. Kaji Nemu trees have a lifespan of about 20 to 25 years.

The Assam lemon, also known as nemu tenga in Assamese, are cultivars of lemon, which are found and cultivated in the Indian state of Assam. [1][2] The most popular of them are ' Kaji Nemu ' and 'Gul Nemu'. "Kaji Nemu" has been declared as the State Fruit of Assam, by the Cabinet.

Feb 15, 2024 · Kaji nemu is a lemon whose botanical name is citrus limon, and a GI-certified product. The oval-shaped elongated lemon looks a bit like the gondhoraj lebu but is different.

Oct 8, 2022 · The Kaji Nemu is an indigenous variety of lemon and has been a staple of every Assamese household. The taste of the lemon is such that people don’t even waste the rind or leaves. One of the villages from where the Kaji Nemu reached London is Aouhata, which in Assamese means ‘inaccessible’.

Mar 1, 2021 · One of the most famous produce of the North eastern state of Assam is Kaji Nemu also called as Assam Lemon. Assam has as many as seventeen species, fifty-three varieties and probably seven if not more hybrids of citrus.

Feb 16, 2024 · The tangy citrus lemon, or "Kaji Nemu," is native to the Indian state of Assam. Oval in shape, this lemon variety often has smooth, thin skin that is pale green in colour. On Tuesday Assam’s declared this unique lemon variety as State Fruit.

May 4, 2023 · Summers in Assam are synonymous with kaji nemu, a citrus fruit or known as Assam lemon. The elusive appeal of this lemon makes it as must-have.

Mar 23, 2025 · What is Kaji Nemu? Kaji Nemu (Citrus limon) is a special variety of lemon grown predominantly in Assam. Unlike the typical lemons found in other parts of India, Kaji Nemu is elongated, seedless (or has very few seeds), juicy, and noticeably more aromatic.

Mar 29, 2025 · Kaji Nemu is a special variety of Assam lemon grown in various parts of Assam. Kaji Nemu is the state fruit of Assam. Kaji Nemu has some characteristics that set it apart from other lemons, particularly its distinct smell and relatively larger size.

Indigenous to Assam, Kaji Nemu is the thread that weaves together gastronomical delights with culture, legend and sights. It helps create immersive experiences in many ways—from the humble Kaji Nemur Sorbot (Assam lemon juice) to Assamese-style Lemon Chicken.