What does «lichi» mean in Spanish?
- Tropical tree native to southern China, whose fruit is edible, with the scientific name Litchi chinensis. In southern Indonesia and the eastern Philippines it is known as alupag and can reach a height of 15 to 20 m (50 to 65 ft). There are records of its cultivation since 2000 BC in China.
- Fruit of this tree, oval-shaped, wrapped in a rough capsule, with fleshy and juicy pulp and a sweet taste similar to grapes. Recent studies determined that these fruits contain a high level of hypoglycine A, which can poison and even kill malnourished children who feed on it.