Is Lychee in the Berry Family? Unpacking the Fruit's True Botanical Identity
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Lychee has been cultivated in China for over 4,000 years. Despite its sweet, juicy flesh and small size, the common assumption that lychee is in the berry family is botanically incorrect. While it belongs to the broader soapberry family, the lychee fruit is a different category altogether.
