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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Sapindaceae |
| Genus: | Dimocarpus |
| Species: | D. longan
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The longan is similar to the related lychee or rambutan but with a less textured and thinner "shell". Taste and texture are similar to lychee but not as juicy.
References
- ↑ "Dimocarpus longan". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1998: e.T32399A9698234. 1998. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32399A9698234.en. Retrieved 5 Sep 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "{{#Property:P225}}". The Plant List. Missouri Botanical Garden. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 Sep 2016.
Acknowledgements
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