These pictures are of some of the Australian native citrus varieties (formerly Microcitrus)
in the Tintori "Hesperidarium" in Italy. |
C. australasica, the finger lime. Fruit shape is very similar to the one growing in Naples Botanic Garden. |
The cross-section is from a fallen fruit, about 2cms in diameter. |
A specimen of Microcitrus papuana, about 3' (1m) tall |
A specimen of Citrus glauca, the Desert Lime, about 4' (1m30) tall. |
page created 19th October 2004 |