Abstract

The history and geographical origin of citron (Citrus medica L.) is still unknown but most of authors agree that itoriginated in Southeast Asia. There are different opinions about the exact period and the steps by which it was brought from itscountry of origin to the Mediterranean basin where it is cultivated in Corsica, Crete and in southern Italy (Calabria region). Inparticulary, Citrus medica 'Diamante' grows, almost exclusively, in a restricted area of the Tyrrhenian cost of the region Calabria,called "Riviera dei Cedri", a relevant local economic district. This citron has been and is, still being used by Jews for worshipduring the Feast of Tabernacles, a very important religious ritual, where it plays a prominent part; in fact, for this holiday ofSukkot, the use of the authentic citron that grows in Calabria region is recommended, because it is not grafted. In this paper, thefascinating history of C. medica and its spread from the centers of origin to the Mediterranean is reported with the aim toinvestigate the religious and cultural significance of the C. medica 'Diamante', an exclusive and historical heritage of the Calabriaregion.

Autore Pugliese

• Laghetti Gaetano , Maruca Gina

Tutti gli autori

• G. Maruca; G. Laghetti; K. Hammer

Titolo volume/Rivista

Journal of environmental science and engineering

Anno di pubblicazione

2015

ISSN

1934-8932

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