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wild lime
Scientific Name: Adelia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Zanthoxylum fagara: The Wild Lime
Despite its common name, wild lime (Zanthoxylum fagara) is not a true lime and doesn't belong to the citrus genus. It's a distinct species of flowering plant with its own unique characteristics.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Zanthoxylum fagara is a spiny barrier.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Zanthoxylum fagara
- Common Name: Wild Lime
Distribution and Habitat
- Wild lime is native to South Florida and the Caribbean Basin.
- It typically grows as an understory tree in coastal upland plant communities.
Morphological Characteristics
- Wild lime is described as a small tree.
Ecological Role
- Wild lime can be used as buffer plantings.
- Wild lime has the characteristic of being a spiny barrier.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Essential oils from Zanthoxylum fagara have been studied for their activity against Aedes aegypti larvae (mosquitoes).
- Wild lime is a food source for butterflies.
Quirky Facts
- Despite not being a true citrus fruit, wild lime is used in the fragrance industry for its stimulating and comforting citrus aroma.
- Wild lime leaves are used in Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly in curries, for their refreshing, floral, and citrusy flavor.