Longan - Dragon Eye

Despite the fact that China is considered to be the birthplace of longan, it is a fairly common fruit in Thailand. Initially, the Thai king Rama V was presented with 4 seedlings of this plant, two of which were planted in Bangkok, and two in Chiang Mai. Over time, the area of its cultivation has increased significantly, and today it can be found in every corner of the country, which makes it possible to harvest longan fruits throughout the year. The fruits of the tree have several names. Among the most popular are the "dragon eye" and "lam yai". The fruits are spherical in shape, which form into large bunches, therefore they are often compared to grapes. The size of each such ball varies from 1 to 2.5 centimeters.
Depending on the variety, their color may vary from light beige to orange. The edible translucent pulp is hidden under the rough skin and has a delicate texture. There is a dark bone inside the fetus.