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LIMES
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| BEARRS
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Originated
in California. Selection of Tahiti Lime. More precocious. Fruits
in 2-3 years.
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| KAFFIR
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The
leaves of which are an essential ingredient in many Thai and
Malaysian recipes. Very popular from restaurateurs. Frost tender.
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| KEY
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Fruit is yellow when ripe but picked green commercially.
With a higher acidity, a stronger aroma and a thinner rind. The
name comes from its association with the Florida Keys, where it is
best known as the flavouring ingredient in Key Lime Pie. Also
called Mexican Lime. |
| KUSAIE
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A popular lime for ornamental purposes, fragrant with
blossom has an attractive pink tinge. Fruit is yellow, juicy and
mild acidity. Quite hardy. |
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RANGPUR
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The
tree yields good crops of deep-orange easy peel fruits but very
sour.
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| TAHITIAN |
A
vigorous tree with bold dark green leaves slightly serrated at the
edges. The fruit are small to medium in size, turning a pale
yellow at maturity. The skin is thin, the flesh juicy and without
seed. Fruit ripens winter. Known as Green Lime.
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