Buddha’s hand

Buddha's hand - Photo by Ivan McClellan

Buddha’s hand is a variety of the citron. The fruits are segmented into finger-like sections. Buddha’s hand originates from Northeastern India or China.

Names

Scientific
   Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
English
   Buddha’s hand
   Fingered citron
Dutch
   Boeddha’s hand
Spanish
   Mano de buda
French
   Main de Bouddha
Italian
   Cedro mano di Buddha
   Mano di Buddha

Taxonomy

Genus
   Citrus
Family
   Rutaceae
Order
   Sapindales

Crop categories

Fruits
Ornamental plants

Pictures

Buddha's hand - Photo by Ivan McClellan