Common name: Australian Desert Lime
Botanical Name : Citrus Glauca
Family: Rutaceae
The Desert Lime is a true citrus that has adapted over centuries to survive the semi-arid harsh Australian bushland. It grows in a range of soil types and can withstand extreme temperatures ranging from 50º C – – 12º C. It is the only citrus that is an xerophyte as it can drop leaves in drought and live by photosynthesis through the green on stems. Tree size, shape, height can vary in the wild. They can be slender and thorny up to 12 meters in height to multi stemmed dense tree 2-4 m. Young plants are thorny for protection from grazing animals but thorns become branches as the tree matures and have no thorns past kangaroo grazing height. Small white flowers appear in spring. Fruit is ready to harvest 8-10 weeks later when the green fruit develop a light yellow tinge. The fruit is small and can be round or oval in shape.
Flavours can vary slightly with different varieties but fruit always maintains the distinct refreshing piquant desert lime flavour. Fruit is highly nutritious with medicinal attributes. Stores well frozen. Use as ‘normal’ limes.
Energy | 380kj |
H2O | 77.4g |
Protein | 1.4mg |
Fat | 0.4g |
Carbohydrates | 20.1g |
Total Sugar | 3.6g |
Fibre | - |
Ca | 384mg |
Cu | .64mg |
Fe | 4.74mg |
Mg | 94.5mg |
P | 127.8mg |
K | 1287mg |
Na | 2.24mg |
Zn | 1.03mg |
Mn | 0.87mg |
Mo | 7.7mg |
Desert Limes are packed with a large diverse range of natural vitamins, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-aging actives.
These actives are beneficial to the whole body wellbeing and health.
The health benefits of desert limes include the following;
A Superior antioxidant FERULIC ACID is also present in the fruit. A potent free radical scavenger easily absorbed into the body and stays in the blood longer than any other antioxidant. Protects critical cellular molecules (DNA, proteins and lipids) from oxidative damage. Important in gut, heart, circulation brain and organ health.
Desert Limes have the combination of Vit C, E and Ferulic Acid. This combination naturally provides numerous skin health benefits. Provides UVB and UVA protection preventing sun damage. Improves overall SPF by 37%. Counteracts skin aging and inhibits melanin production reducing hyperpigmentation of the skin. Stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis assisting skin cell renewal.
Other benefits include;
Taking orders now for availability late November 23. Minimum order 20 for nurseries. 100 for contract growers. Rootstock – Troyer, C35 and Flying Dragon. A Marvick selected variety of the most Prolific cropping of Desert Lime variety with 50-80 kg of fruit per mature tree. Multi stemmed and requires standard citrus care with watering and fertilizer due to standard citrus root system.