Poncirus trifoliata var. monstrosa (Flying Dragon) x Unknown citrus
A better tasting 50% Poncirus hybrid.
George McAfee, Houston got his plant from Buddingman at the Nafex show in Houston Tx many years ago. He named it Dragon Lime. The original tree was a seedling at Treesearch farm, Houston Tx.[1] It was found in a group of Flying Dragon seedlings, thus the female parent was a Poncirus. The fruit is the size of a small orange.[2 page 16]
Unifoliate leaves, Flying Dragon style branches.
Mixed reviews on flavor, some people think it tastes terrible [3], others enjoy it. Fully ripe it tastes like an unripened grapefruit [1], or limeade [4]. Apparently It should be eaten while still green.
Dragon Lime fruit nurseryman Stan Mckenzie is growing
I have a nice picture of dragon limes growing on the tree if you would like to use it.. Stan
ReplyDeleteThanks Stan, appreciate your help with this blog.
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