Australian Finger Lime

Description:
Australian Finger Lime, or Citrus Caviar, is a thorny citrus shrub from the lowland subtropics of Australia. Its a thorny but manageable shrub, that produces elongated citrus fruits resembling a finger. The globular juice vesicles resemble caviar, varying from white to pink in color, and are often used for garnishes.

The Australian Finger Lime is an easy plant to grow, hardy, tolerates a wide range of growing conditions, and its small leaves and oddly shaped fruit make it somewhat ornamental, even for a thorny bush.

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