Lime: Quick Facts

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Three green limes (Citrus aurantifolia) growing on a leafy branch.

Peruvian ceviche served in a blue bowl with raw seafood, lime, cilantro, peppers, and lettuce, accompanied by plantain chips, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro on the side.

Large quantities of fresh limes move along conveyor belts in an industrial processing plant in Tecoman, Mexico, where they are prepared for juice production.

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