oranges, lemons...

...of the Buddha's hand variety...and limes in the big red wheelbarrow on neighbour Joe's verge.

Every winter at this time of year he wheels out his barrow full of citrus fruit.
I have a bag of limes to put in herb teas and squeeze into Thai dishes and salads and always a Buddha's hand.
'native to China (possibly via India), where it is offered at temples, prized as a symbol of luck and longevity, and eaten in sweet and savory dishes. In Japan, it is used as a decorative ornament and to perfume rooms and clothing.'
Apparently a star as an infuser in vodka (limoncello), in a scented salt or sugar or  vinaigrette.

Until then I think I will just have it on my shelf of curiosities!