Scientific name: Citrus australasica

Family: Rutaceae

Origin: E Australia

Medicinal use: Citrus australasica, known as the finger lemon, is a shrub or small tree. The fruit is cylindrical, 4-8 cm long, sometimes slightly curved. It comes in different colors, including pink and green. The finger lime has recently been popularized as an aboriginal food. The globular pulp has been compared to a “lime caviar”, which can be used as a garnish or added to different recipes. Jams and pickles are also made from this fruit.