1. Differences between families and genera

Longan belongs to the kingdom Plantae, Phylum Angiosperm, Class Dicotyledon, Order Sapindaceae, Sapindaceae, and Longan belongs to the large evergreen tree. Mainly distributed in Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian and Taiwan.

Lychee is an evergreen tree in the kingdom Plantae, Phylum Angiosperm, Class Dicotyledon, Order Sapindaceae, Sapindaceae, and is produced in southern, southwest and southeastern China, especially in Guangdong. It is most cultivated in Guangxi, Guangxi and southern Fujian (Xiamen, Zhangzhou and Quanzhou areas).

2. Appearance differences

Longan: yellow or brownish-yellow skin, relatively smooth, generally small, like coins, a bit like small balls, the flesh is translucent. It has a slight medicinal smell when dried, and the core is spherical.

Lychee: The skin is green or red, with small bumps on the skin. A little larger than longan, about the size of a table tennis ball, the flesh is white, and the core is usually oval or chicken heart-shaped.

Extended information:

Efficacy of longan:

Longan is rich in glucose, sucrose and protein. It also contains relatively high iron content, which can increase heat energy. , supplement nutrition while promoting hemoglobin regeneration, thereby achieving the effect of replenishing blood. Research has found that in addition to its tonic effects on the whole body, longan meat is particularly effective on brain cells, enhancing memory and eliminating fatigue.

Efficacy of lychee:

Lychee is rich in nutrients, containing glucose, sucrose, protein, fat, vitamins A, B, C, etc., as well as folic acid, arginine, tryptophan and other nutrients, which are very beneficial to human health. Lychee has the effects of strengthening the spleen, promoting fluid production, regulating qi and relieving pain. It is suitable for physical weakness, insufficient fluid after illness, cold stomach pain, and hernia pain.

Reference material: Baidu Encyclopedia - Lychee

Reference material: Baidu Encyclopedia - Longan