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finger lime

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Also known as: Citrus australasica
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A finger lime is a spiny Australian shrub or tree (Microcitrus australasica) that produces slender, elongated fruits. These fruits are a type of citrus, similar to other limes in the genus Citrus. Finger limes are notable for their unique juice vesicles, often referred to as "lime caviar". While other limes are commonly used for juice, pickles, and flavorings, finger limes are an emerging crop.12

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