Lychee 荔枝

Litchi chinensis

Sapindaceae

Interesting Fact #1: Processed Lychee Foodstuffs

Lychees are often eaten raw, but there are plenty of delicious processed Lychee snacks as well! Here are some common examples:

Interesting Facts #2: Literary and Cultural Symbolism

Being native to Southeast Asia, the Lychee fruit has integrated itself into Chinese culture, bearing multiple symbolisms and meanings.

Video Clips of Lychee

Tree Label Design Showcase

References

Hong Kong Herbarium (2022). HK Plant Database: Litchi chinensis. Retrieved from 29 April 2022, from https://herbarium.gov.hk/en/hk-plant-database/plant-detail/index.html?pType=species&oID=2870

Jagtap, U. B., & Bapat, V. A. (2015). Wines from fruits other than grapes: Current status and future prospectus. Food Bioscience, 9, 80-96.

Lim, T. K. (2013). Litchi chinensis. In Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants (pp. 45-58). Springer, Dordrecht.

Shaw, T. N., & Sakata, S. (1955). Hawaii tropical fruit flavors in ice creams, sherbets and ices. Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station, Hawaii.

The Met (n.d). Box with lychees. Retrieved from 29 April 2002, from https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/40232