Buddha's Hand is a fragrant citrus fruit. It grows on a shrub or small tree with long, irregular branches covered in thorns. The fruit is a type of citron,is often described as lemon-like, is very fragrant and is used predominantly by the Chinese and Japanese for perfuming rooms and personal items, such as clothing. The fruit may be given as a religious offering in Buddhist temples. The origin of Buddha's Hand is traced back to Northeastern India and is believed to be the first citrus fruit known in Europe. It is speculated that the Greeks and Romans brought them back from Asia. Nikon D70s, 2006/06/18. Compressed RAW (12-bit) Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000), Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5 G Focal Length: 56mm. Exposure Mode: Manual Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern. 1/200 sec - F/4.5 Exposure Comp.: 0 EV. Sensitivity: ISO 800