The origin of the lemon is unknown, though lemons are thought to have first grown in Assam (a region in northeast India), northern Burma or China. A genomic study of the lemon indicated it was a hybrid between bitter orange (sour orange) and citron. ... Spanish conquest throughout the New World helped spread lemon seeds.

Are lemons made by humans?

The analysis shows that today's citrus fruits are the result of millions of years of evolution, followed by thousands of years of human plant breeding.

Are lemons genetically made?

Although many believe it to be a genetically modified fruit, it is in fact categorized by the USDA as a "natural" hybrid fruit. All other varieties of citrus are derived from these four.