Organisms

Citrus aurantiifolia

A plant species of the genus CITRUS, family RUTACEAE that provides the familiar lime fruit. Its common name of lime is similar to the limetree (TILIA).

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Abstract

A plant species of the genus CITRUS, family RUTACEAE that provides the familiar lime fruit. Its common name of lime is similar to the limetree (TILIA).

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Citrus aurantiifolias
  • aurantiifolia, Citrus
  • Limes

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

juices: coordinate with FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES; do not confuse with Limetree = TILIA

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History Note

2003

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.875w.177w.077w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Citrus aurantiifolia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D032082. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D032082
  2. Citrus aurantiifolia. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_lime
  3. Citrus aurantiifolia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q165354