Original: Persian Lime (Citrus x latifolia), also known as Tahiti lime or Bearss lime, is a citrus fruit sold simply as a "lime" in the United States.
Simplified: Persian Lime (Citrus x latifolia), also known as Tahiti lime or Bearss lime is a kind of citrus fruit. It is the primary citrus fruit grown commercially in the U.S. It is sold simply as a "lime".