The longan tree is erect, spreading, evergreen tree grows up to a height of 30 or 40 ft. It is often called ‘dragon’s eye’ due to its pale white flesh with a central black seed, also as the “little brother of the lychee” or “slave of the lychee”. The longan is native to southern China. In India, it’s cultivated in Bengal, the forests of upper Assam and the Garo hills as an ornamental and shade tree. Appearance – Pebbled skin Fruit shape – Globose Colour – yellow-brown to light reddish-brown Flesh colour – whitish, translucent, somewhat musky Flesh taste – Sweet Uses – Sirup, Liqueur Health benefits – As an antidote for poison, treatment for insomnia