Plant Information
Common Name: FRUIT - TAHITI LIME, PERSIAN LIME
Scientific Name: Citrus aurantiifolia var. 'Bears'
Alternative Names: Tahitian Lime
Scientific Name: Citrus aurantiifolia var. 'Bears'
Alternative Names: Tahitian Lime
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R250.00
Description
- Perennial
- Lime is native to tropical Asia and widely cultivated in the West Indies.
- It is a small tree with short spiny branches and light-green ovate leaves.
- Clusters of white flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by oval green seedless fruit of excellent flavor.
- Lime needs well-drained neutral to slightly acid soil in sun, with ample moisture during the growing season.
Culinary Uses
- 'Bears' is not a 'sweet' tasting lime.
- The fruits are used in preserves, pickles and as garnish.
- The juice is used in drinks and as a flavoring for fish, curries and confectionary.
- The peel is used like lemon peel.
Parts Used
- The leaves, fruit, peel and fruit.
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