

The leaves are ovate, 25–90 mm (1– 3 + 1⁄ 2 in) long, resembling orange leaves (the scientific name aurantiifolia refers to this resemblance to the leaves of the orange, Citrus aurantium). Its trunk, which rarely grows straight, has many branches, and they often originate quite far down on the trunk. Dwarf varieties exist that can be grown indoors during winter months and in colder climates. aurantiifolia is a shrubby tree, to 5 m (16 ft), with many thorns. It is aromatic, juicy, and highly superior to the lemon." Description A tree full of key limes in West Bengal, IndiaĬ. The earliest known use of the name is from 1905, where the fruit was described as "the finest on the market. Key is from Florida Keys, where the fruit was naturalised. The English word lime was derived, via Spanish then French, from the Arabic word ليمة līma, which is, in turn, a derivation of the Persian word limu لیمو. Philippine varieties have various names, including dayap and bilolo.
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It is also known as West Indian lime, bartender's lime, Omani lime, or Mexican lime, the last classified as a distinct race with a thicker skin and darker green colour. The name comes from its association with the Florida Keys, where it is best known as the flavoring ingredient in Key lime pie.

It is valued for its characteristic flavor. The Key lime has thinner rind and is smaller, seedier, more acidic and more aromatic than the Persian lime ( Citrus × latifolia). The Key lime is usually picked while it is still green, but it becomes yellow when ripe. It has a spherical fruit, 25–50 mm (1–2 in) in diameter. medica) native to tropical Southeast Asia. The Key lime or acid lime ( Citrus × aurantiifolia or C.
