i usually make a lemon, honey, ginger tea in the morning but the grocery store next to my house was out of lemons the last time i went so i substituted with lime...do they have similar health benefits?
probly south america? try google
Key West, Florida is famous for it's Key Lime Pie. Q- What are Key Limes? A- Key Limes are a citrus fruit, originally from Asia. They are small and round with a unique bitter tartness that gives them a special taste. Q- Why are Key Limes called Key Limes? A- They only grow well in limited zones throughout the world. It just so happens that the Keys are one of those special places. In Mexico, the same species of limes are called Mexican Limes. Q- Why are some Key Limes green and others yellow? A- The green stage is the early stage of ripening and when the Key Lime’s flavor is strongest. The yellow stage is a final stage of ripening and the flavor is somewhat mellowed. Most people use the Key Lime in the green stage. Q- Key West is so small, where do they grow the limes? A- In Key West almost everyone has a Key Lime tree a stones throw away or in their back yard, but the groves for the industry are in Mexico. Q- Is it true that the Romans floated Key Lime leaves in their baths? A- Yes, they considered them a grooming aid and scented their bath water with the fragrant leaves. Q- Can I make a Lime pie with generic limes? A- Yes, but the texture and flavor will not be the same and most people who have tried it weren’t pleased with the end product. Q- How can I tell a Key Lime tree from other Lime trees? A- Easy, Key Lime trees have THORNS, big ones that HURT!
key lime is a tiny lime grown only in the Florida keys, so when you see stuff called key lime pie i usually is just lime pie
