Lychee

The lychee (Litchi chinensis) is a tropical fruit native to southern China, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years. The fruit is known for its rough, inedible skin, which is typically pink-red when ripe, and its sweet, juicy, and fragrant flesh. The lychee is also known as litchi in some languages, and its name in Hebrew is ליצ'י (litzi). In Spanish, it is called litchi or lichi, while in French, it is known as letchi or lichi. The lychee tree is an evergreen that thrives in subtropical and tropical climates, and it is widely cultivated in regions such as Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and parts of Africa. The fruit is often consumed fresh but can also be dried, canned, or used in various culinary preparations. Lychees are rich in vitamin C and other nutrients, making them a popular and nutritious snack.