Citrus medica var. Sarcodactylis – Hand of Budaah

Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis is a variety of citrus whose fruit comes in sections, similar to fingers on a hand. It grows as a bush or small tree with large irregular thorn-covered branches. Its large pale green leaves measure between 10 and 15cm. Its white flowers have a purple tinge on the outside and grow in fragrant bunches. Ripening and harvesting time runs from September to March. The fruit has a thick rind and just a small amount of acidic pulp (if any) and it doesn’t have juice and sometimes, pips either. It is very fragrant and is used mainly by the Chinese and Japanese to perfume rooms and personal items such as clothes.