Botanical names: Citrus australasica, Microcitrus australasica
Common names: Finger Lime, Caviar Lime
Family: Rutaceae
Origin: Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Finger Lime trees are erect trees growing up to 30 ft. The fruits can be green and cylindrical in shape, up to 4" long and only about 1-1.5" in diameter.
Once the fruit is cut open the tiny round juice vesicles will slowly roll out of the fruit without squeezing, and resemble what is called 'citrus caviar'. Used in chutneys, jams, marmalades, savory sauces and refreshing drinks. In great demand for culinary use as it displays well as a garnish.
Similar plants: Citrus australasica (Finger Lime)
- Citrus aurantifolia (Mexican Lime)
- Citrus australis (Australian Lime)
- Citrus bergamia (Bergamot orange)
- Citrus hystrix (Indonesian lime)
- Citrus junos (Yuzu)
- Citrus limetta (Sweet Lime)
- Citrus limettioides (Indian Sweet Lime)
- Citrus limon 'Ponderosa' (Giant Lemon)
- Citrus limon 'Pink' (Pink Lemonade Lemon)
- Citrus limon (Lemon)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/microcitrus_australasica.htm