Citrus × latifolia

Safety & Hazards

Excessive exposure to the essential oil in the peel of the fruit may cause dermatitis[ 336 Title Fruits of Warm Climates Publication Author Morton. J. Publisher Florida Flair books, Florida. Year 1987 ISBN 0961018410 Description A very well written guide to about 125 species. ]. Rolling the fruit between the hands before squeezing in order to extract more of the juice will coat the hands with oil and this will be transferred to whatever parts of the body are touched before washing the hands[ 336 Title Fruits of Warm Climates Publication Author Morton. J. Publisher Florida Flair books, Florida. Year 1987 ISBN 0961018410 Description A very well written guide to about 125 species. ]. Subsequent exposure to sunlight often results in brown or red areas that itch intensely, and sometimes severe blistering[ 336 Title Fruits of Warm Climates Publication Author Morton. J. Publisher Florida Flair books, Florida. Year 1987 ISBN 0961018410 Description A very well written guide to about 125 species. ]. The sap of the tree and scratches by the thorns may cause rash in sensitive individuals[ 336 Title Fruits of Warm Climates Publication Author Morton. J. Publisher Florida Flair books, Florida. Year 1987 ISBN 0961018410 Description A very well written guide to about 125 species. ].