The Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia) is the most common and what you're most likely to find for sale in the grocery store.

Lime trees (Citrus aurantiifolia ... Eva Ward, co-owner of Ward’s Nursery and Garden Center, recommends growing Dwarf Persian lime. This variety yields perfect small- to medium-sized limes ...

Another plant that requires a higher level of maintenance is the dwarf Persian lime tree. It’s more sensitive to cold, and can take several years to produce its first fruit. “You’ll need to ...