Also known as Dragon's Eye, this fruit (Dimocarpus longan) is closely related to Lychee. Also tropical and subtropical, the Longan tree is grown in the lowlands of China. Fruits vary in size, but are usually about the size of a very large grape. The thin yellow-brown skin encloses a translucent white pulp surrounding a single dark seed, hence the name "Dragon's Eye." The fruit is canned or dried, mostly over open fires. This is how the fruit takes on a smoky flavor. All parts of the plant can be employed for a variety of beneficial uses.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Vitamin C
• Potassium