Rambutan - Nephelium lappaceum
The rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is a medium-sized tropical tree in the family Sapindaceae, and the fruit of this tree. It is probably native to Southeast Asia (including Borneo), although its precise natural distribution is unknown. It is closely related to several other edible tropical fruits including the Lychee, Longan and Mamoncillo. Rambutan in Indonesian or Malay literally means hairy or hairy fruit caused by the 'hair' that covers this fruit. In Panama, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua, it is known as mamón chino.
Macro shot of Rambutan hairs
Closeup shot of Rambutan hairs
A ripening Rambutan fruit
Rambutan fruit bunch, how it look from far.
3 comments:
Rambutan is a very popular fruit in my country, Malaysia, too. Usually it turns into red colour when it becomes ripe. It is tasty and sweet too!
Also, thank you for dropping by my blog. You have a very special blog too! Happy blogging!
Those were cool. thanks for stopping by. i will have to come back when I can stay longer. I have trick or treaters right now. :) Happy Halloween.
You have a very special blog too! Happy blogging!
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