Greek citron
The Greek citron variety of Citrus medica (Greek: κιτριά, Hebrew: אתרוג קורפו or יְוָנִי) was botanically classified by Adolf Engler as the "variety etrog". This refers to its major use for the Jewish ritual etrog during Sukkot.
Variety Etrog | |
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Species | Citrus medica |
It was also called pitima, or the cedro col pigolo ("citron with a pitom"), because of its usually persistent pitom (carpel). The last not only enhances its character, but also adds Halachic promotion.
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