Citrus assamensis
Citrus assamensis S.Dutta & S.C.Bhattacharya
Citrus assamensis, known as adajamir or ginger lime, is a Rutaceae species native to Assam and Bangladesh. It is primarily cultivated in the Sylhet Region for its fruit, which produces a highly acidic juice with a scent similar to ginger or eucalyptus.
Description
Citrus assamensis is a flowering plant in the citrus genus, belonging to the Rutaceae family. It is native to the regions of Assam and Bangladesh. The species is locally cultivated, particularly in the Sylhet Region, where its fruit is valued for its juice. The juice is noted for its intense sourness and distinctive aroma, which resembles that of ginger or eucalyptus. The species was first described in 1951 by S. Dutta and S. C. Bhattacharya.
Distribution
Assam · Bangladesh
