Lemons and limes

Lemons are a slight green before getting bigger and turning yellow...limes are natural green and remain that way all the way till maturity.

see photos:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lime_%28fruit%29

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon

After you taste them you will find that the lemon is sour whereas lime is more sweet.

There are a couple of differences regarding the trees:

Bloom:

Lemon-purple blush on the flowers

Lime- pure white flowers

Leaves-

Lemon- biggest citrus leaves 4-5 "

Lime- small 1.5-2"

Shape-

Lemon-grow nipple

Lime-ping pong ball

Smell-

Lime has a stronger smell.

Citrus aurantifolia (Lime)
Originates from tropical Southeast Asia, where it can still be found wild. Cultivars have been developed based on sweetness (usually sour), size, shape (round or oblong) and colour (yellow or green). All varieties have relatively thin skins. Lime fruit are used for preserves, garnishes and juices. Citral oil is extracted for use in perfumes.

Citrus limon (Lemon)
Hybrid between Citron Citrus medica and Lime Citrus aurantifolia.
The place and date of origin of the Lemon is uncertain but it probably came from China. Lemon is used for making lemonade, it is used in drinks, and for flavouring a wide variety of foods. The essential oil from Lemon is known as cedro oil, and is used as a flavouring in the food industry and is also used in soaps, detergents and perfumes.
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