Yongde Lychees

Yongde Lychees

　　Lychees, also known as danli or lizhi, are ranked among the “Four Great Fruits of the South” alongside bananas, pineapples, and longans. Their translucent, jade-like flesh and shape reminiscent of an old-fashioned ladies’ purse pouch have earned them the colloquial name “Jade Purse.” Harvested between June and July when ripe, the fruits are shelled to reveal the aril (the edible lychee flesh), which can be consumed fresh or dried for later use. Lychees are rich in sugars, proteins, various vitamins, fats, citric acid, pectin, as well as minerals like phosphorus and iron. Containing a variety of trace elements, they are a fruit that offers many health benefits.