Buddha's Hand
Buddha's Hand
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Season: Nov. - Jan.
Tree Size: 6- 10 ft.
Fruit Size: 6 - 12 in.
Cold: Sensitive
Description: The fruits split longitudinally opposite of the stem, separating into segments that look somewhat like human fingers. Rind is yellow and highly fragrant at maturity, with the aroma of violets or osmanthus. The "fingers" contain only the white part of the fruit and sometimes a small amount of acidic pulp, but many of them are completely juiceless and some are seedless
More Info: Also called the fingered citron, it's an unusually shaped fruit segmented into finger-like sections, resembling those seen on representations of the Buddha. In China the Buddha’s Hand symbolizes happiness and long life, because its name, “fo-shou”, has those meanings when written with other characters. Chinese like to carry the fruit in their hands, place it on tables in their homes, and present it as a sacrificial offering at temple altars. Unlike other citrus, most varieties of the Buddha's hand fruit contain no pulp or juice. Though esteemed chiefly for its "exquisite form and aroma", the Buddha’s hand fruit can also be eaten (often as a zest or flavouring) in desserts, savory dishes, and alcoholic beverages (such as vodka) or candied as a sweet.