What is L
ongan
?
Longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) is a plant of the genus Longan in the Sapindaceae family. Longan originated in southern China,
mainly produced in Fujian, Taiwan, Guangxi.
It is mainly used as fruit, because its aril is rich in vitamins and phosphorus, beneficial to spleen and brain, so it is also used as medicine; The seed contains starch, after proper treatment, can make wine.