Citrus x latifolia 'Tahitian'
Persian Lime



The most cold-hardy lime for home gardens and quick to commence fruiting. Upright, bushy grower. Prolific crops of large-sized fruit start green but are ready when the fruit changes to yellow-green. Crops through winter. Has a high juice content. Excellent for containers. Scented white flowers throughout summer. Self-fertile. Citrus x latifolia is a hybrid between Citrus x aurantiifolia and Citrus x limon.
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Family: Rutaceae, rue or citrus family, a family of flowering trees, shrubs, and herbs. Learn more about Rutaceae.
Genus: Citrus, citrus (Latin, noun), referring to either Citrus medica or a species in the genus Thuja. A genus of flowering trees and shrubs native to South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Melanesia, and Australia. Learn more about Citrus.
Species: Citrus x latifolia, lātifolia (Latin, adjective), meaning 'broad-leaved', in reference to the width of the leaves of this species. Learn more about Citrus x latifolia.
Cultivar: Citrus x latifolia 'Tahitian'
Common Name: Persian Lime
Other Common Name(s): Tahiti Lime