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Lychee

Lychees are the fruit of the tree Litchi chinensis, the sole member of the genus Litchi, part of the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. They are edible, with a sweet, mildly tart flavor, and have a distinctive floral aroma often described as rose-like.

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Laser-punched plastic wrap keeps lychees fresh longer without cold storage

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Litchi chinensis
Genus: Litchi
Kingdom: Plantae
Habit: tree

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