The lychee (Litchi chinensis), also spelled litchi, is native to southern and southeastern China, near Guangdong and Fujian. It is a tall tree, reaching almost 40 feet with a full, lush canopy. The tree can handle a number of different soils, but it doesn't do well right at sea level or in elevations where it might encounter frost in the winter.
Lychee trees grow in small coastal portions of southern Florida; some areas of California; and Hawaii, although they aren't considered a commercial crop in Hawaii. The trees are somewhat able to handle drought, but not to the point of it becoming water stress. Lychee fruits have a red to brown peel that can vary in how rough and bumpy it is, white pulp, and a central, inedible seed.
Kiwi Fruit
The kiwi, which is sometimes known as the Chinese gooseberry, is one type of the http://www.21food.com/product/100101-p1/native-fruits.html in China. It grows in the Shaanxi region of China and is full of healthy properties including vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids. The peel of the fruit is removed and the green inner fruit is eaten. The seeds are also eaten with the fruit.
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