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Longan

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Longan is bative to China and South-east Asia, longan's are related to the lychee.

They are small and round, with a brittle, brown skin that has a matt, slightly rough texture. Inside, the flesh is similar to a lychee, translucent white and juicy, sweet and fragrant. Inside the flesh is a black inedible stone, which can give this fruit its alternative name: dragon's eye.