What is Lime?
{{about|the fruit|the color|Lime (color)|the chemical compound|Calcium oxide}} {{distinguish|Line}} [[File:Lime - whole and halved.jpg|thumb|Limes]] [[File:Lime frugter.jpg|thumb|Two limes]] '''Lime''' is a green fruit, and the tree [[fruit]] itself. They are [[citrus]] fruits similar to [[lemon]]s. Citrus fruits like limes are rich in [[vitamin C]]. [[Sailor]]s from [[Britain]] were given lemon or lime juice to stop them falling ill with [[scurvy]]. This is how they got the [[nickname]] ''Limey''. There are several citrus trees whose fruits are called limes. They include the [[key lime]] ''Citrus aurantiifolia'', the [[Persian lime]], the [[kaffir lime]], and the [[desert lime]] ''Citrus glauca''. Limes are small, round and bright green. If they stay on the tree for a long time they turn yellow. Then they look like small round [[lemon]]s. Lime juice is used in cooking and in drinks. Lime oils are often used in perfumes, used for cleaning, and used for [[aromatherapy]]. Lime tastes acidic and [[bitter]]. Lime juice is also made from limes. == Different kinds of limes == * [[Persian lime]] – This lime is most often sold in supermarkets as lime. * [[Key lime]] – Smaller than the Persian lime, used to mix [[Cocktail]]s and make [[pie]]s. * [[Kaffir lime]] – Very small fruits, [[vegetable oil]] from the leaves is used for [[perfume]]s, leaves are used for cooking. == Other websites == * http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/citrus/limes.htm {{Fruits}} {{Biology-stub}} [[Category:Citrus]]