Citrus limettioides (Palestinian Sweet Lime)

Citrus limettioides, Palestinian Sweet Lime is a low-acid lime used in Palestine 🇵🇸 for food, juice and rootstock. It is a member of the sweet limes. Like the Meyer Lemon, it is the result of a cross between the Citron (Citrus medica) and a Mandarin/Pomelo hybrid distinct from sweet and sour oranges.

It is distinct from the Limetta which is sometimes also called Sweet Lime, but derives from a Citron/Sour Orange cross. The juice and zest of the sweet citrus can be used in cooking to add a tangy flavor to food and it’s especially utilized in Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cuisine. Palestinian Sweet Limes are round, yellow, medium-sized and juicy. H 3-5m x W 2-4m