It was introduced to California in the late 19th century, grown in gardens and groves, though it has only appreciated any minor commercial success in the late 20th to early 21st century.

Buddha’s hand is one of the most unusual-looking fruits out there. Shaped like a many-fingered hand reaching skyward, it’s all zest, as there’s no pulp or juice inside.

A 19th-century treatise on citrus mentioned Buddha’s Hand had been brought to California from Japan, but as late as the 1980’s it was difficult to find outside of private gardens.

The Buddha at the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park being installed in March 1949. It was a gift from the Gump family, and had been in their store for 15 years. photo dated 03/02/1949 ...

These uses highlight how Buddha’s hand, despite its lack of juice, delivers a concentrated expression of citrus unlike any other. Yuzu A small, knobby citrus fruit, Yuzu originated in China but gained ...