Question: Is this a type of pumpkin?

beachdude wrote: It looks exotic!

gervais4president wrote: I had this back in China: Buddha's hand. It's a fruit

gervais4president wrote: Check this out

http://www.thekitchn.com/5-things-to-do-with-a-buddhas-hand-196888

danielle wrote: Thanks, gervais4president !

ioana wrote: Looks like a weird-shaped lemon.

I just googled it, apparently it grows near the Himalayas and it's a symbol of happiness and longevity.