Mauritius

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Lychee

'MAURITIUS' ORIGINATES IN SOUTHERN CHINA, BUT IT IS NAMED FOR THE ISLAND OFF THE SOUTHEAST COAST OF AFRICA WHERE EXTENSIVE COMMERCIAL PLANTINGS HAVE BEEN IN PRODUCTION FOR DECADES. IT IS THE VARIETY OF CHOICE FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS IN FLORIDA BECAUSE IT IS A REGULAR AND HEAVY PRODUCER.

THE FRUIT IS SWEET, PINK TO RED, AND PRODUCES CHICKEN TONGUE SEEDS IN ABOUT ONE OUT OF TEN FRUIT.