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Finger Limes

The Australian Finger lime (Citrus australasica) is a True Citrus Fruit Tree in the sub-tribal group Citrinae, in the Rutaceae family. It is unique to the subtropical coastal region of north-eastern Australia. The natural distribution of the Finger lime is from the Richmond River, in northern NSW to Mt Tambourine in Queensland. It is found growing in the subtropical rainforests as a small understorey tree, with an average height of 6m. It has a narrow, spindly form, axillary thorns and angular branches.


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