Limes are a extremely nutritious citrus yield . Extremely false , they are seldom eat tender but instead are used as a flavoring agent for drinks and food for thought . The highly vitriolic fruit is also used in non - edible products . quicklime Tree are compact , attractive plant and are often grow in container as decorative tree . They will quickly give way in cold-blooded temperatures ( around freeze ) and can only be grown alfresco if potted or if the temperature are warm yr - rotund , such as in a subtropical climate .

Mexican Lime Tree

The Mexican lime is probably the most well - known lime in America . Also called the central lime or West Indian Lime , this minor ( less than 2 column inch ) round or oblong fruit grows on a tree diagram that is unforesightful , shaggy-coated and covered with sticker . The cutis of this lime is thin and xanthous - super acid , and the yield has a very strong , traditional " lime " bouquet .

Rangpur Lime Tree

The Rangpur calcium hydrate tree is most commonly cultivate as an ornamental rather than a fruit - producing tree diagram . The caustic lime are not worthy , as they are filled with germ and resemble mandarins . Still , the elegant , upright Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe of the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree , as well as the dark , glossy green leave-taking , gain this an attractive container lime tree diagram .

Tahiti Lime Tree

The Tahiti lime tree diagram ( also called Persian lime ) is a hybrid lime tree that was cultivated to produce with child limes that are similar to key limes . It is one of the largest basswood trees , with the power to grow as high as 20 metrical foot tall . offshoot can be still or breed with thorn , and there is no mode to predict how they will grow . The linden tree are orotund than key limes , consume a diameter of up to 3 inches . They also have a distinctive bump , or nipple on one remnant . Otherwise , they are the same as Mexican ( key ) unslaked lime in show , feeling and taste .

Ormani Lime Tree

Omani lime tree trees are find in Oman , which is locate in the Middle East . The tree is small , compact and thorny . The very small , fragrant unslaked lime is usually boil in salt water , then dry out and used as a seasoning in many recipe . As a dry spice , it is sour and unmistakeably citrusy .

Kaffir Lime Tree

The Kaffir lime tree is find in Indonesia and is just as desirable for its leaves as for the lime themselves . The leaves , which are an attractive dark green , are used in many recipes throughout South East Asia , include Malaysia , Thailand and Indonesia . The juice of the lime , which has a distinctive , bumpy rind , is also unremarkably used in medicines and recipes . Both the leaves and lime have a very strong , tangy , citrusy smell and taste .

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