The Red And Hairy Rambutan Fruit Stock Photography

The rambutan is a medium-sized tropical tree in the family Sapindaceae. The name also refers to the edible fruit produced by this tree. The rambutan is native to Southeast Asia. It is closely related to several other edible tropical fruits including the lychee, longan, pulasan and mamoncillo. The name Rambutan is derived from the Malay language word rambut meaning hair, a reference to the numerous hairy protuberances of the fruit. Similarly, in Vietnam, it is called chôm chôm