Citrus hystrix

Highly sought after, this useful citrus tree is most often used for its aromatic leaves. If creative cooking appeals to your senses then you won't want to be without Makrut Lime in your collection. The popular Tom Yam soup in southeast Asian food would not be the same without the Makrut Lime leaves. The leaves add the lemony flavor to foods while the rough skin that covers the fruit is used as a rind in curries. The plant has a spreading to sprawling habit and its shiny leaves are curiously segmented. This is a strong grower that is adaptable to varying cultural environment.
NOTE: this description has been updated to replace the name of the plant. The previously widely used common name has been identified as pejorative in some languages.