Scientific Name: Citrus australasica (was Microcitrus australasica)

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  • Common Name:
    Finger Lime
  • Type:
    Dense spiny shrub
  • Family:
    RUTACEAE
  • Flowers:
    white, cream throughout year, 15 mm
  • Fruit:
    Dark green, yellow, red, 6 cm long, cylindrical and slightly curved. Pulp is red.
  • Vegetation Type:
    (northern NSW to Mt. Tambourine)
  • Species List:
    Bush food,
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food: fruit eaten raw or crushed to make a refreshing drink.

Identification Notes

Elliptical leaves 1-2 cm long, alternate, and many strong thorns.||

Associated Fauna

Butterflies: Capaneus Swallowtail, Orchard Swallowtail, Dingy Swallowtail, Checkered Swallowtail.||

Landscaping Notes

Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||