Citrus x latifolia

The common lime or the Persian lime is a member of the citrus or Rutaceae family and may originally be from Indonesia or Southeast Asia, being transported to the Mediterranean area about 1,000 years ago.

The Persian lime is globally the single most widely produced lime.

• Fruit is typically round, lime green, 3–6 cm in diameter, but turns yellow when fully ripe.
• Limes have higher contents of sugars and acids than do lemons; they are often used to accent the flavours of foods and beverages.