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wild lime
Scientific Name: Adelia ricinella
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Zanthoxylum fagara: Wild Lime
The plant known as Wild Lime, scientifically named Zanthoxylum fagara, is a species of flowering plant. It's important to note that despite its common name, it does not belong to the Citrus genus.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has spiny barriers and has been used in buffer plantings, which may pose a physical hazard to pets if they come into contact with it.
Considerations for Children
- This plant has spiny barriers, which may pose a physical hazard to children if they come into contact with it.
Distribution and Habitat
- Wild Lime is native to South Florida and the Caribbean Basin.
- It thrives as an understory tree in coastal upland plant communities.
Morphological Characteristics
- Wild lime is described as a small tree.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions that Wild Lime is used in buffer plantings and as spiny barriers.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Essential oils from Zanthoxylum fagara have been studied for their activity against Aedes aegypti larvae.
- Wild lime leaves are used widely in Southeast Asian cuisine, especially in curries, providing a refreshing, lingering, intensely floral and citrusy flavor.
Further Information
- The Butterfly Plant Shop in Boynton Beach is mentioned as a source where the plant is available.