Buddha\'s Hand
Jan 27 2007, Apoorva

Yellow citrus fruit resembling an octopus with long legs attached to the base with a green cork. Belonging to citrus family, Buddha’s hands have lobes that look like fingers. The fruit has an intense fragrance, but very little flesh, juice or seeds....

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