Description: 5 SUPER RARE BIG Spanish Lime Organic Seeds The Spanish lemon, commonly known as the Spanish lemon genipe, ginepa, quenepa, Canepa, or mamoncillo, is a bear fruit tree in the soapberry family Sapindaceae, native or natural across a large tropical area covering including South and Central America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, and parts of Africa and the Pacific. It is believed to have been introduced into the Caribbean in pre-Columbian times. This fruit, called quenepa in Puerto Rico, grows especially abundantly in the municipality of Ponce, and there is an annual celebration in the municipality called the Festival Nacional de la Quenepa (Festival Genip fruit nation). Health benefits of Spanish or Quenepa lemonThis small round fruit is the size of an olive with a hard skin. Inside, you'll find a delicious fruit that's very sweet with a jelly like consistency; most people eat it fresh...but they can also be made into sauces, desserts, and juices. tiet-lo-hinh-anh-chan-la-dang-sot-beautiful-xich-hinh-5 Spanish lemons are rich in fiber to lower cholesterol and prevent constipation, also have Vitamin A which boosts your immune system and prevents urinary stone formation; Vitamin C is considered very important as an anti-inflammatory agent. excellent oxidation; calcium which keeps your teeth and bones strong and helps prevent cancer; Phosphorus which is important for digestion and hormone regulation.Spanish lemons also contain large amounts of tryptophan which is important for good sleep... and lysine which is important for proper development and for preventing herpes.Spanish Lime fruit lowers blood pressure and helps with asthma, and because Spanish Limes are full of antioxidants (Phenolic compounds) they also work to prevent cardiovascular disease, strengthen the immune system and prevent stroke.Studies are being done on Spanish Limes as an anti-diabetic food because the special protein in Spanish Limes lowers blood sugar levels.Spanish lemons are a low-fat fruit, with zero calories and cholesterol! Some people say that if you want to lose weight just keep eating Spanish Lemons all day long...it will keep you in shape.The leaves of the Spanish Lime plant can be boiled and made into a tea which is excellent for intestinal problems.The large seeds of the Quenepa fruit are also edible and can be cooked... and once cooked taste wonderful. Roasted, crushed, and mixed with honey, Spanish Lime seeds soothe diarrhea, and in South America, Spanish Lime is grilled. The seeds are used as a substitute for toasted tapioca. In Colombia Spanish Limes are a staple and can be bought in stores, they are sweet and wonderful.
Price: 15.95 USD
Location: Sacramento, California
End Time: 2024-09-17T23:50:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Tropical, Tropical Wet
Common Name: Spanish Lime, Genip, Mamoncillo, Quenepe
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Color: Gold, Green
Growth Habit: Clumping
Set Includes: Soil
Soil Type: Peat, Sand
Personalize: No
Brand: Unbranded
Plant Form: Bare Root
Soil pH: Acidic
Season of Interest: Summer
Growth Stage: Flowering
Watering: Medium
Type: Seeds
Genus: Melicoccus
Number in Pack: 1
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Medium Sun
Features: Air Purifying, Annual, Deer-Resistant, Dwarf, Edible, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Flowering, Organic
Safety: Child Safe, Pet Safe
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Room: Any Room