Citrus australasica
COMMON NAME | Australian finger lime or caviar lime |
TYPE | Tree |
FAMILY | Rutaceae |
NOTES | A
thorny understorey shrub or small tree. The fruit's inedible exterior resembles a pickling
cucumber or cocktail avocado in shape and size. Its skin is thin, ranging in
color from purplish or greenish-black to light green or rusty red. When
sliced in half, the lime juice caviar is revealed. Apply gentle pressure, and
the caviar will ooze out of the fruit like a lava flow. Serve over salads, seafood,
and any dish that is looking for a fresh pop of citrus with a creative
presentation. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Queensland and New South Wales, Australia |
NATIVE
HABITAT | Lowland
subtropical rainforest and rainforest in the coastal border |
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