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[[Image:Buddhas_Hand.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Buddah's hand (''fingered citron'', ''Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis'', ''bushukan (ブッシュカン)'']]
[[Image:Menton_-_Val_Rahmeh_05.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Citrus medica digitata in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jardin_botanique_exotique_de_Menton Rahmeh botanical gardens], ''Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur'']].

The Buddha's hand, ''fingered citron'', (''Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis'') is a strange shaped citron variety with fruit is segmented into finger-like segments, approximating a human's hand. In Japanese it is named bushukan (ブッシュカン).

===Origin and habitat===
It probably originated from the Far East, northeastern India or China, where most domesticated [[citrus fruits]] also originate. it is widely cultivated in China, Japan, Indo-China, and India. The plant is sensitive to frost, as well as intense heat and drought. It grows best in a temperate climate. Areas such as the coast of Southern California as well as inland valleys are considered ideal for planting.

===Religious===
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. In [[China]], the Buddha’s hand fruit is a symbol of happiness, longevity and good fortune. It is also a traditional temple offering and a New Year’s gift.

=====Reference=====
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddha%27s_hand Wikipedia]
* [http://www.citrusvariety.ucr.edu/citrus/buddha.html University of California Riverside]
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