Citrus assamensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCitrus assamensis, the adajamir or ginger lime, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae, native to Assam and Bangladesh. It is mainly cultivated in the Sylhet Region. It is locally cultivated for its fruit, which give a very sour juice with an aroma reminiscent of ginger or eucalyptus.
Description
A large shrub.
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Edible Uses
In the Sylhet Region the fruit is used to make tenga/khatta, and is known as adalebur tenga/khatta. Adajamiror khatta is normally cooked with fish.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, India, Northeastern India,
Other Information
It is cultivated.
Also Known As
Ada jamir
References (1)
- Pasha, M. K. & Uddin, S. B., 2019, Minor Edible Fruits of Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 26(2): 299–313
