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The Key lime - Citrus × aurantiifolia - is a that is yellow when ripe but usually picked green commercially.
It is smaller and seedier, with a higher acidity, a stronger aroma, and a thinner, than that of the Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia). It is valued for its unique flavor compared to other limes.
The name comes from its association with the Florida Keys, where it is best known as the flavoring ingredient in Key lime pie.