Pitting Lemons Against Limes

Discussion in 'Citrus' started by Junglekeeper, Feb 28, 2009.

  1. Junglekeeper

    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Citrus battle royale
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Limes, represent! Especially Ecuadorian sweet striped red limes!
     
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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    I've not heard of such limes. Do they have a proper botanical name? Or are they in the same category as "The Merciless Peppers of Quetzlzacatenango - Grown deep in the jungle primeval by the inmates of a Guatemalan insane asylum" (from The Simpsons)?
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    I have no idea - they're called Limon Rayado locally. They are the size of key limes, with skins striped in regular lime colour and very pale green. The flesh inside is the colour of blood oranges, and the flavour is like sugared key lime. Next time I have some, I'll post a picture.
     
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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Looking forward to seeing this interesting fruit, lorax. Searches keyed on Rayado didn't turn up any useful information.
     
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    Wow I would love to see some of these. I'm surprised they are not more popular.
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    I think they're a local cultivar - I never see them in Colombia or Peru, just here in Ecuador.
     

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