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Tilia is a genus of about 30 species of trees or bushes, native throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. The tree is known as linden for the European species, and basswood for North American species. [1] [2] In Great Britain and Ireland they are commonly called lime trees, although they are not related to the citrus lime. The genus ...
Freshly squeezed lime juice is also considered a key ingredient in margaritas, although sometimes lemon juice is substituted. It is also found in many rum cocktails such as the daiquiri, and other tropical drinks. Lime extracts and lime essential oils are frequently used in perfumes, cleaning products, and aromatherapy. Lime essential oil
Citrus hystrix, called the kaffir lime, Thai lime [4] or makrut lime, [5] (US: / ˈ m æ k r ə t /, UK: / m ə k ˈ r uː t /) [6] is a citrus fruit native to tropical Southeast Asia. [7] [8] Its fruit and leaves are used in Southeast Asian cuisine, and its essential oil is used in perfumery. [9] Its rind and crushed leaves emit an intense ...
The Persian lime is a triploid cross between Key lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia) and lemon (Citrus × limon). [4] [5] Although there are other citrus species that are referred to as "limes", the Persian lime is the most widely cultivated lime species commercially, [6] and accounts for the largest share of the fruits sold as limes. The fruit ...
In Baltic mythology, there is an important goddess of fate by the name of Laima /laɪma/, whose sacred tree is the lime. Laima's dwelling was a lime-tree, where she made her decisions as a cuckoo. For this reason Lithuanian women prayed and gave sacrifices under lime-trees asking for luck and fertility. They treated lime-trees with respect and ...
Ahead, seasoned lime-growing experts reveal their best tips for growing a lime tree indoors, from planting to pruning. Meet the Expert Eva Ward , co-owner of Ward’s Nursery and Garden Center
The name "lime", possibly a corruption of "line" originally from "lind", has been in use for centuries and also attaches to other species of Tilia. [3] It is not, however, closely related to the lime fruit tree, a species of citrus. The specific epithet platyphyllos (greek: πλατύφυλλος) means in greek "with broad leaves". [4]
Tilia cordata, the small-leaved lime or small-leaved linden, is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae, native to much of Europe. Other common names include little-leaf or littleleaf linden , [ 2 ] or traditionally in South East England, pry or pry tree . [ 3 ]