2. Blood Lime: Similar to the lime trees mentioned above the blood lime is also found in Australia. This rare fruit has reddish flesh and is believed to be a hybrid of the native finger lime and Ellendale mandarin. Planted mostly as an ornamental tree, this species is only suitable for experienced citrus growers.

3. Calamondin Lime: Sometimes called a musk lime, these lime trees are found mostly in China and the Philippines. Used to prepare many delicacies, this sweet and watery fruit is common in many chutney recipes as well as cranberry sauces, marmalade and papaya juices. Those who use this fruit for culinary purposes often stew the rind and add it to meat and poultry dishes.

4. Key Lime trees: Commonly referred to as “the bartender’s lime” this is quite possibly the most popular and easily assessable type of lime. These small and ornamental lime trees are grown in areas of Mexico, the Florida Keys and West Indies. This tree is unique from other citrus baring plants because the fruit can range in color from yellow to bright green regardless of the time of year. Yellow key limes are common and can be easily mistaken for a lemon.

5. Limetta: Where the Limetta originates from is not known for sure. However, most cultivating experts agree that these lime trees are more than likely a hybrid of the Mexican Lime and a sweet Lemon which was grown originally in India.

6. Mandarin Lime: The history behind the Mandarin Lime is an interesting one. Found in Tahiti in 1813, these sweet but sometimes bitter fruit were presented to the Queens and Kings of England and France by explorers. Though these lime trees are only cultivated by a handful of commercial companies, they can be found growing wild on the Caroline Islands.