Dimocarpus longan Fruit – 3 year – Plant

Description

The Longan tree Dimocarpus longan Fruit – 3 year – Plant, produces light-yellow inflorescences located at the end of branches. The inflorescence is commonly called a panicle and are 4–18 in (10–46 cm) long, and widely branched. The small flowers have 5 to 6 sepals and petals that are brownish-yellow. The flower has a two-lobed pistil and 8 stamen. There are three flower types, distributed throughout the panicle; staminate (functionally male), pistillate (functionally female), and hermaphroditic flowers. Flowering occurs as a progression.

The fruit hangs in drooping clusters that are circular and about 1 in (2.5 cm) wide. The peel is tan, thin, and leathery with tiny hairs.The flesh is translucent, and the seed is large and black with a circular white spot at the base.This gives the illusion of an eye. The flesh has a musky, sweet taste, which can be compared to the flavor of lychee fruit