Longan, fruit
The small false fruit of the longan tree, consisting of a thin bark-like rind surrounding the edible aril; the aril looks like an eyeball, with a single black seed visible through its translucent flesh.
Also known as: Dragon's eye
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Dimocarpus longan
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References
HESTIA Glossary