Plant Profile: Citrus x latifolia

Names

Lime, Limes, Persian Lime, Tahiti Lime

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Genus:Citrus

Species:x latifolia

Family:Rutaceae

Persian limes, often referred to as Tahiti limes, are a type of citrus fruit that you can typically find in grocery stores next to lemons. Although these limes are usually harvested while still green due to their tartness, they eventually mature into a sweeter and more aromatic yellow fruit.

Citrus x latifolia Feature Summary

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Citrus x latifolia Feature Summary

Attributes
Whole Plant Traits
Edible
Tree
Fruit
Green
Gold/Yellow
1-3 inches
1-3 inches
Flowers
Purple/Lavender
White
< 1 inch

Citrus x latifolia Attributes

Citrus x latifolia: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Citrus x latifolia Whole Plant Traits

Citrus x latifolia: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Citrus x latifolia Fruit

Citrus x latifolia: Fruit Color

grass
Gold/Yellow
grass
Green

Citrus x latifolia: Fruit Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Citrus x latifolia: Fruit Length

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
> 3 inches

Citrus x latifolia: Fruit Width

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
> 3 inches

Citrus x latifolia Flowers

Citrus x latifolia: Flower Color

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Purple/Lavender
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White

Citrus x latifolia: Flower Size

1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches

Citrus x latifolia Leaves

Citrus x latifolia: Leaf Color

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Green

Citrus x latifolia: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Citrus x latifolia Stem

Citrus x latifolia: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes