A Buddha’s Hand citron is a citrus fruit that looks like a lemon with long, lumpy fingers. Originally brought from India by Buddhist monks and cultivated in ancient China, this hybrid fruit is served during the New Year as a symbol of happiness, wealth, and longevity. In the U.S., they’re only commercially grown in California.

• If you ever come across one of these crazy-looking lemon hands, you can slice it up and add it to your cocktail or add the zest to a vinaigrette or your favorite buttermilk waffles.