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Litchi chinensis - Lychee

Page Contents 1. Lychee Names 1.1 Taxonomy 2 Methods of Use 3 The Taste 4. Lychee Chemistry 5. Related Pages

1. Litchi chinensis names: Back to top

Family: Sapindaceae

Subfamily: Sapindoideae

Botanical Name: Litchi chinensis Sonn.

Extensions: N/A

English Name(s): Lychee.

Synonyms: Euphoria didyma, Litchi philippinensis, Nephelium litchi.

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1.1 Litchi chinensis Data: Back to top

Fruit Season: Summer.

Tree Size: 8m+. Pruned to desired height in production.

Climate: Warm tropical. Does nto take freezing.

Parts used: Fruit, not the seed.

Storability: 2-5 days in room temp. up to 2 weeks in fridge.

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2. Method of use : Back to top

3. The Taste: Back to top

4. Litchi chinensis chemistry: Back to top

Please note: Some chemicals may not be listed and some may or may not be toxic. Do not consume plants based on this table, it only gives a general idea of *some* of the chemicals this plant contains.

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