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Citrus latifolia
Persian Lime
Citrus · Rutaceae
Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia), also known by other common names such as seedless lime, Bearss lime, and Tahiti lime, is a citrus fruit species of hybrid origin, known only in cultivation. The Persian lime is a triploid cross between Key lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia) and lemon (Citrus × limon).
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Classification
Genus
Citrus
Family
Rutaceae
Common name
Persian Lime
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Citrus latifolia belongs to the Citrus genus within the Rutaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Cultivars
Selected named varieties and which job each is best suited to.
'Tahiti'
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Persian Lime.
