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Buddha's Hand, {Citrus medica var. sarcodactylus} is a lemony scented fruit. It can be used as a room freshener, and in cooking. The fruit may be given as a religious offering in Buddhist temples. According to tradition, Buddha prefers the "fingers" of the fruit to be in a position where they resemble a closed rather than open hand, as closed hands symbolize to Buddha the act of prayer. As the fruit ripens the "fingers" open. Info from Wikipedia

Buddha’s Hand, {Citrus medica var. sarcodactylus} is a lemony scented fruit. It can be used as a room freshener, and in cooking. 
The fruit may be given as a religious offering in Buddhist temples.
According to tradition, Buddha prefers the “fingers” of the fruit to be in a position where they resemble a closed rather than open hand, as closed hands symbolize to Buddha the act of prayer. 

 

 

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Buddha’s hand fruit is very fragrant and is used predominantly in China and Japan for perfuming rooms and personal items such as clothing.DSC_2446As the fruit ripens the “fingers” open.

Info from Wikipedia.