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Lychee

February 14th, 2009

Indonesian: LycheeLychees
Botannical Name: Litchi chinensis
Other names: Litchi, Leechee, Lichee, Lichi.

The tree was first introduced into Australia in the 1870s by Chinese gold seekers. Chinese tradition is to offer it as a good-luck charm for the New Year. Lychees are considered by Chinese to be a symbol of romance. Once picked, the lychee does not continue to ripen.

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