Herb
Citrus hystrix
S tier
Citrus hystrix is the makrut/kaffir lime tree: double leaf, intense perfume. This leaf is the species. The kitchen fruit leaf is makrut lime leaf. Dried lime leaf is the cupboard form. The word kaffir is contested; makrut is the kinder market name.
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Characteristics
Preparations
See Makrut Or Dried
Traits
Contested Common NameDouble LeafIdentityLatinPerfumeSpeciesTree
History
The tree was described as Citrus hystrix.
Species tags appeared beside makrut and kaffir-lime leaf packs.