Editing Key lime (section)

=== History ===
In California in the late 19th century, "Mexican" limes were more highly valued than lemons; however, in Florida, they were generally considered weeds. Then, in 1894–95, the [[Great Freeze]] destroyed the Florida lemon groves, and farmers replanted Mexican limes instead; they soon became known as the Florida Key Lime, a "beloved regional crop". But when the [[1926 Miami hurricane]] ripped them up, they were replanted with the hardier, thornless Persian limes.<ref name="parks">Stella Parks. ''BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts'', 2017, {{isbn|0393634272}}, p. 171-173</ref>

Since the [[North American Free Trade Agreement]] came into effect, most Key limes on the United States market have been grown in Mexico, [[Central America]] and [[South America]]. They are also grown in [[Texas]], Florida, and California.