The Kaffir Lime (Citrus hystrix) is a unique and aromatic citrus plant, known for its distinctively shaped leaves and bumpy fruit. Native to Southeast Asia, it's widely used in Thai, Indonesian, and Malaysian cuisines, as well as in traditional medicine. Here's a detailed description of the plant:
Plant Characteristics:
Size: Kaffir lime trees are typically small to medium-sized, growing between 3 to 5 meters (10 to 16 feet) tall.
Leaves: The leaves are perhaps the most distinctive feature of the Kaffir lime. They are dark green, glossy, and have a unique double-lobed shape, often described as resembling a “clamshell” or a “pair of wings.”
Fruit: The fruit is small, typically 5-7 cm (2-3 inches) in diameter, with a bumpy, wrinkled skin. The fruit turns green and remains green when ripe, unlike other citrus fruits that ripen to orange. The rind is highly aromatic, but the flesh is less juicy and sour compared to common limes.
Flowers: The plant produces fragrant white or pale purple fl
Product Information
| Category | Garden & Outdoor > Live Plants > Other Live Plants |
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| Condition | Like new |
