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Why do lemons have seeds but limes dont?
The limes we buy are Persian Limes, their flowers do not need to be pollenated to produce fruit, similar to the seedless watermelon and navel orange, key limes do have seeds.
Who invented limes?
Limes were not "invented" by a specific individual. They are a natural species of citrus fruit that have been cultivated and enjoyed by humans for thousands of years. Their exact origin is unknown, but it is believed that they originated in Southeast Asia.
How do you treat scurvy in Tudor times?
Scurvy was often treated with the ingestion of fresh limes which were given to those people on transatlantic crossings. This is why people from USA brand people from the UK as "Limey's"
Why do Americans call us limies?
In the past when it was realised that vitamin C helped to prevent scurvy the British navy began to take Limes and Lemons on board ships to give to the sailors, hence the name 'Limey.'
Why do oranges produce more electricity than lemons?
they dont potatos do because of the sodium cloride
Which one sinks lemon or limes?
Limes sink and lemons float.
Why do lemons have seeds but limes dont?
The limes we buy are Persian Limes, their flowers do not need to be pollenated to produce fruit, similar to the seedless watermelon and navel orange, key limes do have seeds.
What do lemons and limes grow off of?
Lemons and limes both grow from trees.
Are limes baby lemons?
No, they are different fruit.
Do limes make better batteries than lemons?
Yes limes do make better batteries than lemons
Which is more acidic lemons or limes?
Lemons are generally more acidic than limes. Lemons have a pH level of around 2-2.6, while limes have a pH level of around 2-2.8.
Do limes and lemons come from the same tree?
no limes come from lime trees lemons come from lemon trees.
Are lemons and limes a strong acid?
no
Are Limes in Brazil?
Yes, we have limes in Brazil. Except what north Americans call limes we call lemons.
Do limes have pits?
Yes, but there are different types of limes and a couple of them don't have pits
Why lemon is called lime?
lemons are technically supposed to be called limes. limes are supposed to be called lemons. someone changed the names back when they found them.
Does lemons and limes have calories?
Yes, they do. For the calories in limes and lemons, see the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
