The Key lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) presumably gets its name from the
Florida Keys where it is commonly grown, having been introduced there some years ago. In comparison with the Persian lime, the Key lime is about half the size and more acidic. Its distinctive flavor makes
Key Lime Pie popular in the
US.
This knowlege helps make sense of the
jellybean flavor pun used the
NES game,
A Boy and his Blob.