Tahiti lime

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Also known as: Citrus × latifolia, Persian lime

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The Tahiti lime, also known as the Persian lime or Tahiti orange, is a vigorously growing lime variety. It is characterized by its large, oval to elliptical fruit with a light yellow or slightly orange hue and an acidic taste. This variety is believed to be of hybrid origin and was introduced to the southern U.S. from Tahiti.12

Limes, in general, are fruits from trees and shrubs in the genus Citrus, widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for their edible, acidic fruits. The Persian lime (Citrus ×latifolia) is a common commercial variety, alongside the smaller key lime (C. ×aurantifolia). Lime juice is a key ingredient in various drinks, foods, and confections, and its oil is processed primarily in the West Indies.3

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