Lime
Unripened Key limes
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Subclass: Rosidae Order: Sapindales Family: Rutaceae Genus: Citrus

Lime is a term referring to a number of different fruits (generally citruses), both species and hybrids, which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3-6 cm in diameter, generally containing sour pulp, and frequently associated with the lemon. Citrus is a common term and Genus of Flowering plants in the family Rutaceae, originating in tropical and subtropical southeast regions of In Biology, a species is one of the basic units of Biological classification and a Taxonomic rank. In Biology, hybrid has two meanings The first meaning is the result of interbreeding between two animals or plants of different taxa. Geometry, a diameter of a Circle is any straight Line segment that passes through the center of the circle and whose Endpoints are on the The lemon ( Citrus × limon) is a hybrid in cultivated wild plants Limes are often used to accent the flavors of foods and beverages.

Varieties

The most commonly available commercial limes (or Limon) are the larger, greener Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia) and the smaller, yellower Key lime (Citrus aurantifolia) (also known as the Mexican Lime)^[1]. Persian Lime ( Citrus x latifolia) also known as Tahiti lime or Bearss lime, is a Citrus fruit grown commercially in the U The Key lime ( Citrus aurantifolia or Christmas Swingle is a Citrus Species with a globose fruit 2 "Key lime" is an American retronym, as the original fruit known in English as a "lime" was Citrus latifolia, derived from the Persian name لیمو, limu (the fruit was introduced to Europe during the Crusades). Phonology North American English regional phonology In many ways compared to English English, North American English is conservative in its Phonology. A retronym is a type of Neologism coined for an old object or concept whose original name has come to be used for something else is no longer unique or is otherwise inappropriate English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States The Crusades were a series of military campaigns of a religious character waged by much of Christian Europe against external and internal opponents

Other lime varieties include the

• Mandarin lime (Citrus limonia)
• Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix)
• various Australian limes
• Sweet lime (Citrus limetta)
• Palestine sweet lime (Citrus limettioides)
• and musk lime (X Citrofortunella mitis). The kaffir lime ( Citrus hystrix DC, Rutaceae) also known as kieffer lime and limau purut is a type of lime native to Indonesia Australian lime refers to six small Citrus species known as lime native to the continent of Australia. Citrus limetta is a species of Citrus. Common names for varieties of this species include sweet limetta, Mediterranean sweet lemon, Calamondin or Kalamansi ( Tagalog: kalamansî, pronounced /kɐlɐmɐnˈsiʔ/ ( × Citrofortunella microcarpa) is a fruit tree in the family ^[2]

The limequat is a lime-kumquat hybrid. The limequat is a citrus tree and the result of a cross between the lime and the Kumquat. The kumquats or cumquats are a group of small fruit-bearing Trees in the genus Fortunella related to the Citrus in the Flowering

Uses

Drinks

Lime fruit, and particularly their juice, are used in beverages, such as limeade (akin to lemonade). JUICE is a widely used non-commercial Software package for editing and analysing phytosociological data A drink, or beverage, is a Liquid specifically prepared for Human consumption Limeade (sometimes called Lime-en-ade is a beverage similar to Lemonade, but is made with lime juice or lime flavor(s instead Lemonade is a Lemon -flavored Soft drink. The term can refer to two different types of beverage In the U Alcoholic beverages prepared with limes include cocktails such as gin and tonic, margarita, mojito, Caipirinha and Cuba libre, as well as many drinks that may be garnished with a thin slice of the fruit or corkscrew strip of the peel (twist). A cocktail is a style of Mixed drink. Originally a mixture of distilled spirits, Sugar, Water, and Bitters, the word has gradually A gin and tonic is a highball Cocktail made with Gin and Tonic water, usually garnished with a slice of lime or Lemon The Margarita is one of the most common Tequila -based Cocktails made with tequila mixed with Triple sec and Lime or Lemon juice Mojito () is a traditional Cuban Highball. A mojito is traditionally made of five ingredients white rum, Sugar (traditionally Sugar cane Caipirinha (pronounced) or) is Brazil 's national cocktail made with Cachaça (pronounced ˌkaˈʃasɐ Sugar and lime. For other meanings of 'Cuba Libre' see Cuba libre (disambiguation The Cuba Libre (IPA /'kuβ̞a'liβ̞ɾe/ in Spanish kjuːbʌ liːbɹeɪ/ One customary consumption of tequila is in shots accompanied by lime wedges and salt. Tequila is an agave-based spirit made primarily in the area surrounding Tequila, in the northwest of Guadalajara and in the highlands ( A shot glass is a small glass designed to hold or measure Liquor, to be either poured into a mixed drink or drunk straight from the glass (a "shot" Beer is often served with limes in Mexico. Beer is the world's oldest and most widely consumed Alcoholic beverage and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Lime juice is the primary ingredient of Bonji Water, a popular drink in southern parts of Kerala, India. Bonji Water (a variant of lime juice traditionally called naranga vellam, is an ethnic preparation of Lime Juice prevalent in southern parts of Kerala ( Malayalam: {{Kerala in Malayalam}}; India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Lime juice is also used in some commercial soft drinks. Soft drink is a beverage that does not contain Alcohol. Carbonated soft drinks are commonly known as soda soda pop pop, or

Cooking

In cooking, lime is valued both for the acidity of its juice and the floral aroma of its zest. Cooking is the process of preparing Food by applying Heat, selecting measuring and combining of ingredients in an ordered procedure for producing safe and edible Zest is the outer colorful skin of citrus fruit, known botanically as the Exocarp. It is used in Key lime pie, a traditional Florida dessert, and is a very common ingredient in authentic Mexican, Southwestern United States and Thai dishes. Key Lime Pie is a 1989 Album by Camper Van Beethoven, also known as CVB Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Dessert is a course that typically comes at the end of a meal usually consisting of sweet Food but sometimes of a strongly-flavored one such as some Cheeses The Southwestern cuisine is food styled after the rustic cooking of the Southwestern United States. It is also used for its pickling properties in ceviche. Pickling, also known as brining or corning, is the process of preserving Food by Anaerobic fermentation in Brine (a solution Ceviche (also spelled as cebiche or seviche) is a form of citrus- Marinated Seafood Salad, popular in mainly Latin American countries Additionally, the leaves of the Kaffir lime are used in southeast Asian cuisine. The use of dried limes as a flavouring is typical of Persian cuisine. Persian cuisine or the cuisine of Iran is diverse with each province featuring dishes culinary traditions and styles distinct to their regions

Other uses

In order to prevent scurvy during the 19th century, British sailors were issued a daily allowance of citrus such as lime (presumably Citrus aurantifolia), which led in time to the nickname "limey" for all Britons. Scurvy (NLat scorbutus is a disease resulting from a deficiency of Vitamin C, which is required for the synthesis of Collagen in humans The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British armed services (and is therefore known as the Senior Service) There are many alternative ways to describe the people of the United Kingdom (UK though the official designated nationality is British. It was later discovered that this beneficial effect derived from the quantities of Vitamin C the fruit contains. Vitamin C or L-ascorbate is an Essential nutrient for a large number of higher primate species a small number of other Mammalian

Lime extracts and essential oils are frequently used in perfumes, cleaning products, and aromatherapy. Perfume is a mixture of fragrant Essential oils and Aroma compounds Fixatives and Solvents used to give the human body animals objects and living Aromatherapy is a form of Alternative medicine that uses volatile liquid plant materials known as Essential oils (EOs and other aromatic compounds from plants for

Production trends

Lemon and lime output in 2005

According to FAO, Mexico produced almost 12% of the global output of lemons and limes in 2005 followed by India, Argentina, Iran and Brazil. The lemon ( Citrus × limon) is a hybrid in cultivated wild plants

Plants known as "lime"

• Australian limes
  • Australian desert lime (Citrus glauca)
  • Australian finger lime (Citrus australasica)
  • Australian round lime (Citrus australis)
• Blood lime
• Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix) (a. Australian lime refers to six small Citrus species known as lime native to the continent of Australia. Citrus glauca (formerly Eremocitrus glauca) is also known as Desert Lime. The Finger Lime plant Citrus australasica (formerly Microcitrus australasica) is a thorny Understorey Shrub of the lowland subtropical Blood limes are a hybrid citrus fruit developed by the CSIRO project to investigate Salt-resistant crops The kaffir lime ( Citrus hystrix DC, Rutaceae) also known as kieffer lime and limau purut is a type of lime native to Indonesia k. a. kieffer lime; makrut, or magrood)
• Key lime (Citrus aurantifolia) (a. The Key lime ( Citrus aurantifolia or Christmas Swingle is a Citrus Species with a globose fruit 2 k. a. Mexican, West Indian, or Bartender's lime)
• Mandarin lime (Citrus limonia)
• Musk lime (X Citrofortunella mitis)
• Palestine sweet lime (Citrus limettioides)
• Persian lime (Citrus x latifolia) (a. Persian Lime ( Citrus x latifolia) also known as Tahiti lime or Bearss lime, is a Citrus fruit grown commercially in the U k. a. Tahiti or Bearss lime)
• Spanish lime (Melicoccus bijugatus) (a. The mamoncillo ( Melicoccus bijugatus) also known as the mamón (although the word is considered obscene in some Spanish speaking countries where it translates k. a. mamoncillo, mamón, ginep, quenepa, or limoncillo) (not a citrus)
• Sweet lime (Citrus limetta) (a. Citrus limetta is a species of Citrus. Common names for varieties of this species include sweet limetta, Mediterranean sweet lemon, k. a. sweet limetta, Mediterranean sweet lemon)
• Wild lime (Adelia ricinella)
• Limequat (lime × kumquat)
• Lime tree (Tilia sp. The limequat is a citrus tree and the result of a cross between the lime and the Kumquat. Tilia is a Genus of about 30 species of Trees native throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere, in Asia (where the greatest )

Notes

1. ^ Comparison of Key and Persian lime fruits
2. ^ Calamondin

Gallery

Kaffir lime fruit	Lime wedges are typically used in drinks.	A closeup of a whole lime.	Grocery store limes
Lime and Blossom growing in south Spain.

References

• Citrus aurantifolia Swingle
• Tahiti Lime
• Hort 403 - Lecture32
• Key Limes (Citrus aurantifolia)

External links

• History and varieties of limes