Mount White lime facts for kids
The Mount White lime (scientific name: Citrus garrawayi) is a special type of tree. It grows naturally in the northern part of Queensland, Australia. You can find it in the warm, wet tropical rainforests there.
Quick facts for kids Mount White lime |
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Citrus
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About the Mount White Lime
The Mount White lime is usually a shrub or a small tree. It can grow up to 15 meters (about 50 feet) tall. Its leaves are wide and shaped like a spear.
What the Fruit is Like
The fruits of the Mount White lime are long and yellowish-green. Inside, the pulp (the juicy part) is green.
The fruits are safe to eat. However, this plant is quite rare. It also grows in places that are hard to reach. Because of this, people have not used it for commercial purposes, like selling the fruit in stores.
Its Scientific Family
Sometimes, the Mount White lime is placed in a different group of plants. This group is called Microcitrus. This is instead of the main Citrus group, which includes common limes and lemons.
