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Rutaceae
Citrus

not marked as a favorite taxon *Citrus ×aurantiifolia (Christmann) Swingle. Common name: Key Lime. Habitat: Cultivated and persistent.

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Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl4, FNA13, WH3; Limonia aurantiifolia Christm. = Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle — K4, S; = Citrus hystrix × medica; ? Citrus limetta Risso — S13. Basionym: Limonia aurantiifolia Christm. 1777

Links to other floras: = Citrus ×aurantiifolia - FNA13

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU (name change)

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