seedless, more cold-tolerant Persian or Tahiti
or Bearss lime, C. latifolia, may be a hybrid
between the true lime and citron, and is more
common in the United States and Europe.
Despite the general impression that limes are
characteristically “lime-green,” both turn pale
yellow when fully ripe. They owe their
distinctive limeness to pine, floral, and spicy
aroma notes (from terpenes).
Lemon Lemons may have originated as a two-
step hybrid, the first (citron crossed with
lime) arising in the area of northwest India
and Pakistan, the second ([citron crossed with
lime] crossed with pummelo) in the Middle
East. Lemons arrived in the Mediterranean
around 100 CE, were planted in orchards in
Moorish Spain by 400, and are now mainly
cultivated in subtropical regions. They’re
valued for their acidity, often 5% of the juice,
and their fresh, bright aroma, which is the
base for many popular fresh and bottled
drinks. There are many varieties of true
barry
(Barry)
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