Citrus aurantiifolia - Persian Lime
1909
Before high-resolution photography took over, the USDA hired artists like Elsie Lower to create a visual encyclopedia of American agriculture. In this charming 1909 study, she presents a Persian Lime with scientific precision, showing both the bumpy, green-yellow exterior and the juicy, segmented interior of a sliced half. The handwritten notes at the bottom reveal its origins in Eustis, Florida, turning a simple fruit study into a historical snapshot of early 20th-century botany. It’s a refreshing blend of art and science that makes you want to squeeze a lime into your drink.
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