Longan (Dimocarpus Longan) is grown in many Asian countries, including China, India, and Thailand. This fruit belongs to the soapberry family, and is related to lychee. It's nickname, "Dragon Eye," comes from its appearance when shelled - the dark seed looks like an eyeball, with a black pupil/iris visible through the translucent flesh. The seed itself is small, round, and hard, boasting an enamel-like, lacquered black color. This fruit has various names in different countries, such as "Gun" in China and "Deer's Eyes" in Myanmar.
