Botanical Name
Citrus australasica
Common Name
Finger Lime
Description
Finger Lime is Australia’s remarkable native citrus, producing elongated fruits filled with tiny citrus pearls that burst with intense lime flavor when eaten. This thorny shrub features small white flowers followed by finger-shaped fruits in various colors from green to pink and purple. The unique caviar-like vesicles inside each fruit are highly prized by gourmet chefs and home cooks for their extraordinary texture and intense citrus flavor. Extremely hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and makes an excellent addition to edible landscapes and bush tucker gardens.
Plant Category
Bush Foods
Size (H x W)
Height: 2-6 meters, Spread: 2-4 meters
Citrus australasica naturally occurs in subtropical rainforest margins and dry rainforest areas of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland, thriving in well-drained soils with good organic content.
Cultural SIgnificance
Traditionally used by Aboriginal peoples as a food source and for medicinal purposes, with the acidic fruits being valued for their vitamin C content and unique flavor profile.
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