Pith fills the fingers
Cutting through the fingers reveals a thick pale interior instead of juicy segments.

Reach for a grater
The fragrant zest can perfume food and drinks; it is not a fruit to squeeze like a lemon.

The fingered citrus holds abundant aromatic peel and little or no juice.
Its lemon-like yellow color is a poor guide to how it is used: the peel is the prize.

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First viewCutting through the fingers reveals a thick pale interior instead of juicy segments.
Photo · Clara Lieu · CC BY 2.0The fragrant zest can perfume food and drinks; it is not a fruit to squeeze like a lemon.
AI-generated image · Fruitplot StudioThe fingered citrus holds abundant aromatic peel and little or no juice.
Cutting through the fingers reveals a thick pale interior instead of juicy segments.

The fragrant zest can perfume food and drinks; it is not a fruit to squeeze like a lemon.
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