Citrus Sarcodactylis Fingered Citron or Buddha's Hand

by After Berthe Hoola Van Nooten

$800 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books

A fine example of the spectacular botanical work by Berthe Hoola Van Nooten, from 'Fleurs, Fruits et Feuillages Choisis de l'Ile de Java'. Particularly cherished by the Chinese, the Fingered Citron originated in East India and can commonly be found in tropical countries. Its exotic, uniquely shaped fruit, which resembles an extended hand with tapering figures when in bloom, is inedible and primarily valued for its aromatic properties. Hoola Van Nooten had accompanied her

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