Lychee Collection

Lychee fruit, Litchi chinensis. Euphoria punicea, Scythalia chinensis, Euforia color di sangue. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

(Nephelium litchi Cambess) lichi, lichee, laichi, leechee or lychee
Illustration of a (Nephelium litchi Cambess) lichi, lichee, laichi, leechee or lychee

Exotic fruit at a market in Leon, Nicaragua, Central America

Shenzhen, China city park and skyline and at twilight

Lychee fruit, Litchi chinensis
6338052 Lychee fruit, Litchi chinensis by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Lychee fruit, Litchi chinensis. Euphoria punicea, Scythalia chinensis, Euforia color di sangue)

Lobed Conical Bowl with Peonies, Loquat, Pomegranate, Litchi, and Grapes, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande reign mark and period (1426-1435)

Vase (Meiping) with Peach, Pomegranate, Peapod, and... Ming dynasty
Vase (Meiping) with Peach, Pomegranate, Peapod, and Lychee, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-1424)

Exotic bees and wasps
Eastern carpenter bee, Xylocopa virginica 1, lychee stink bug, Tessaratoma papillosa 2, Leptoscelis balteatus 3, Surinam bee, Euglossa surinamensis 4, long-tailed ophion, Ophion macrurum 5

Dragon Eye
May G

Lychee
Lydia Jacobs

Sweet Lychee
Lydia Jacobs

Varieties of Lychee Fruit. Creator: Unknown
Varieties of Lychee Fruit. In the style of Emperor Gaozong (Chinese 1127-1162). Song dynasty (?) (960-1279)

Litchi chinensis (Lychee), Chinese fruit, close-up

Lychee fruit, Belize Botanical Gardens

Lychee Pistachio fruit engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Avocado fruit engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Two lychees on white background

Bowl of lychees, close-up, view from above

Cross section through a lychee, Chinese fruit with thin red brittle shell enclosing a sweet white fruit and a single seed

Chinese cooking ingredients, including rice, soya beans, noodles, root ginger, chillies, dried mushrooms, jasmine, peppercorns and lychees, chopsticks

Meringue topped with fresh fruit

Exotic fruit salad

Lychees in wooden bowl on lacquered hardwood worktop

Assorted tropical fruit, including kiwi, lychee, mango, pineapple, papaya, apricot, persimmon, physalis, cape gooseberry

A skinned lychee surrounded by fresh lychees

Six lychees

Fresh fruit, including lemon, kiwi whole and sliced, apples, grapes, orange, mango, lychees, plums, bananas

Almond milk curd with exotic fruit and sugar syrup

Fruit salad in halved melon

Botany, Trees, Sapindaceae, Inflorescence of Lychee Litchi chinensis, Illustration
Botany - Trees - Sapindaceae - Inflorescence of Lychee (Litchi chinensis), illustration

Lychee (Litchi chinensis) plant with leaf and fruit, illustration Biology: Botany, Plants

Lychees on white background

Various fruits
Plate 1055 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Lychee fruit (Litchi chinensis) in a brown paper bag

Lychees (Litchi chinensis). This fruit is produced by a tree native to south-eastern Asia. Removing the red rind reveals soft white flesh around a hard black stone

Australian King Parrot - male - feeds on fruit of a Lychee Tree (Sapindaceae: Litchi chinensis) in a suburban orchard
EL-1915 Australian King Parrot - male - feeds on fruit of a Lychee Tree (Sapindaceae: Litchi chinensis) in a suburban orchard. woodlands of eastern Australia

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"Discover the Exotic Delight of Lychee: A Taste Sensation from Central America. " Step into a vibrant market in Leon, Nicaragua, and prepare to be amazed by the sight of luscious lychees (Nephelium litchi Cambess) adorning every stall. Also known as lichi, lichee, laichi, leechee or lychee, this tropical fruit is a true gem. Originating from China (Litchi chinensis), lychees have traveled far and wide to captivate taste buds worldwide. Their lobed conical shape resembles an artful bowl filled with peonies, loquat, and pomegranate - a visual delight that tempts you to take a bite. Intricate vases from the Ming dynasty depict these delectable fruits alongside peaches, pomegranates, and even peapods - showcasing their cultural significance throughout history. But it's not just humans who are drawn to the irresistible allure of lychees; exotic bees and wasps flock around them too. These buzzing creatures play an essential role in pollination while indulging in nature's sweetest offerings. Often referred to as "Dragon Eye, " each lychee holds within its translucent flesh a burst of flavor that transports your taste buds on an unforgettable journey. With its juicy texture reminiscent of biting into fresh grapes but with hints of floral sweetness unique only to this fruit – it's no wonder why they're so highly sought after. From Belize Botanical Gardens to markets across Central America, the presence of lychees adds vibrancy and excitement wherever they go. Their bright red skin conceals treasures waiting to be discovered by those willing to venture beyond familiar flavors. As you savor this tropical delicacy under the shade of towering palm trees or beside tranquil waterways adorned with Greater spearwort flowers (Ranunculus lingua), you'll understand why they are truly a gift from nature.