Lychee (Lizhi)

Lychee is a tropical fruit that's native to the Chinese provinces of Fujian and Guangdong. The fruit is oval to round, red in color, and has a brittle and inedible outer covering that encloses a translucent white flesh on the inside and one large seed.

The flavor of the pulp is musky and aromatic when fresh, and when dried, it's acidic and sweet. Lychees are most commonly enjoyed fresh, but they can also be dried, canned, used in ice creams, or processed into wine, juice, and jelly. The fruit is a good source of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants.

Nowadays, lychees are grown in southern China and tropical Southeast Asia, India, Florida, Hawaii, and South Africa.