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The Indian sweet lime (Citrus limettioides) belongs to Rutaceae (the Citrus family). It is a small evergreen tree that is a garden origin, probably a hybrid of Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) and Citron (Citrus medica). This tree has few thorns, and grows up 4-6 m in height. It is sometimes cultivated for its edible fruit, especially in India, the Mediterranean region, Vietnam and tropical America.
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