About Makrut Lime
Citrus hystrix, called the kaffir lime, Thai lime or makrut lime, (US: , UK: ) is a citrus fruit native to tropical Southeast Asia. Its fruit and leaves are used in Southeast Asian cuisine, and its essential oil is used in perfumery. Its rind and crushed leaves emit an intense citrus fragrance.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Citrus hystrix
- Genus
- Citrus
- Family
- RUTACEAE
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Rutaceae
Citrus/Rue family
Makrut Lime belongs to the Rutaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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