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Litchi (Lychee) is a monotypic taxon and the sole member in the genus Litchi in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. lychee, (Litchi chinensis), also spelled litchi or lichi, evergreen tree of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), grown for its edible fruit. The litchi fruits are round, oval or heart-shaped, with a fleshy interior. The hard outer skin of this fruit is green when immature and turns. Lychee (Litchi chinensis) is a seasonal fruit widely cultivated in many countries. High nutritional value, attractive colour and delicious taste. A tall evergreen tree, the lychee bears small fleshy fruits. The outside of the fruit is pink-red, roughly textured, and inedible, covering sweet flesh.