Litchi chinensis - Lychee, Litche Tree
By Delonix1
- 23 Feb, 2011
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This Lychee tree has flower spikes which should be blooming soon. Photo taken Feb. 11, 2011 at the San Diego Zoo. Lychee and Longan (Dimocarpus longan) fruits (which are related) are my favorite fruits...I can eat many pounds of them in summer (at one sitting). lol! :>)
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Sixpence:
The flowers are not showy...however, the fruit is extremely showy and very, very delicious! :>)
24 Feb, 2011
Thank you Andy just looked it up reminds me of our conkers in their jackets only red.
24 Feb, 2011
Sixpence:
It looks similar, however, is a very different type of fruit. :>)
24 Feb, 2011
Yes I would imagine it would be.
24 Feb, 2011
Have you ever eaten fresh lychee?
25 Feb, 2011
No I have never heard of it until now Andy
25 Feb, 2011
It may not be available fresh there...but, it could be available in Asian markets, canned. The Lychee tree is native to southeast Asia.
25 Feb, 2011
I shall look out for it in supermarkets see if they sell it in them thanks.
25 Feb, 2011
I think I will pass them by then thanks Marguerite :o))
27 Feb, 2011
Marguerite:
I've eaten lbs. of Lychee at one sitting...they never give me a belly ache. They're so, so good! :>)
28 Feb, 2011
Sixpence:
These fruits are considered a delicacy in the orient...they are very healthy for you and delicious! :>)
However, most people don't eat as many as I do in one sitting. LOL! :)
28 Feb, 2011
Lol Andy, ok I shall try at least once just to taste for my self.
28 Feb, 2011
Sixpence:
Lychee taste very similar to a sweet, soft candy.
28 Feb, 2011
Thank you for that Andy so you have a very sweet tooth then hehe
28 Feb, 2011
Yes. :>)
1 Mar, 2011
Hehe :o))
1 Mar, 2011
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Another lovely shade of green and such shiney leaves too will look forward to seeing it in flower.
23 Feb, 2011