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Double Leaf Type
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Double leaf type names the defining morphology of C. hystrix—each “leaf” is a winged petiole plus blade looking like two leaflets in series—the visual ID cooks use in markets. Aroma glands densely perfume the lamina. Fruit traits accompany but leaves drive purchase. Select shiny, deep green double leaves without yellowing. Slice fine for salads of herbs; bruise for soups. Reject single-leaf random citrus sold by mistake. Teaching ID as “double leaf type” prevents kitchen errors.
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History
Botanical descriptions stressed the distinctive articulated double leaf of C. hystrix.
Culinary teachers used double-leaf ID in restaurant training.
Market sellers labelled bundles emphasising double leaves.
Social media ID guides popularised double leaf type checks.