Australia Lime; an Ancient Fruit That Has Been In Use in Australia for Thousands of Years
Australia limes are species of the plant genus Citrus that are native to Australia and Papua New Guinea. It is a distant cousin of the common lemon and has some key characteristics of both the lemon rind, yet none of its commercial counterpart's distinctive tastes or aromas. Australian lime is a seedless lemon that is cultivated in tropical rainforests. Its relation to the common lemon reminds many people of tangerines, and its resemblance to a grapefruit. Australian lime is often confused with other citrus fruits. The best way to tell the difference is to know the characteristics of Australian lime or desert lime, another familiar citrus fruit. Australia has six species of native citrus - without a doubt the most popular and cultivated is the Australian finger lime. They are found growing as an understory shrub or tree in the areas of the Bundjalung nation. In nature the plant reaches a height of about 6 meter (20 feet). Australia limes are widely use to brighten and compleme