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Rutaceae
Key Lime Blossom
Citrus aurantiifolia
Freshness and vitality.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Genus
- Citrus
- Native to
- Southeast Asia, Malaysia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- tree
- Height
- 6-13 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, slightly acidic loam
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Key limes are named after the Florida Keys, where they were introduced by Spanish explorers in the 16th century.
- The intensely fragrant white blossoms can scent an entire garden and are visited by bees that produce sought-after citrus honey.
- Key limes are more aromatic and tart than Persian limes, which is why they are preferred for authentic Key lime pie.
- British sailors earned the nickname 'limeys' because they consumed lime juice to prevent scurvy on long voyages.
- The tree is thornier than most citrus varieties, with sharp spines that can exceed an inch in length.
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freshness
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zest for life
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hospitality