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| Identification |
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Genus
Citrus
Species
aurantifolia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
lime
Family
RUTACEAE
Specimen number
S10321
Data source
GrUnFr p192;Frgnt p206
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
8' - 14'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-09b,11
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers and leaves of Citrus aurantifolia have a mildly perfume scented aroma. Lime can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 1 1/2 inch round, dark green thin rind. It has a very acidic and juicy pulp. As a food source, Citrus aurantifolia is often used as juice and as a flavoring.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
flowers are deliciously scented; leaves have fragrant perfume
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Buds
Cuttings
Layering
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Mar 01 - Feb 28
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Juice
Flavoring
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
1 1/2 inch round, dark green thin rind
Flavor / texture
has a very acidic and juicy pulp
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Citrus aurantifolia is self fertile. March and February are the usual harvest months. Lime is often propagated by seed or with buds or by layering. This plant is thought to originate from East Indies.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Citrus aurantifolia is evergreen.
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