Lime (fruit)
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A lime is the fruit of several species of citrus, most of which are hybrids within the genus Citrus. Limes are generally small, round to oval fruits with green flesh and skin and a distinctly sour tas
The fruit and flower of a Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia)
Kaffir lime fruit
Kaffir lime
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Citrus hystrix, called the kaffir lime, Thai lime or makrut lime, is a citrus fruit native to tropical Southeast Asia.
Lime (fruit)
…purposes. The term "lime" is used for a variety of citrus fruits, including the Key lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia), Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia), Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix), finger lime (Citrus australasica), blood lime (hybrid), and desert lime among others. Limes are a rich source of vitamin C and are…
Citrus hystrix fruit
Illustration of C. hystrix by Francisco Manuel Blanco (c. 1880-1883).
Striped snakehead fish stuffed with C. hystrix and lemongrass in preparation for steaming
C. hystrix leaves floating in tom yum