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Medicinal

as for Citrus medica

Nomenclature

Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis also called the 'Buddha's Hand Citron.
Oxford Botanic garden plant label with fruit January 2020

Other use

Not used as Etrog in Jewish reituals

Citrus medica L. 'Fingered'

Family: RUTACEAE
Genus: Citrus
Species: medica L.
Cultivar: 'Fingered'
Common names: Citron
Distribution summary: possible origin N.E. India & China
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H3 - Half hardy; unheated greenhouse/mild winter
Garden status: Not currently grown
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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