Nephelium xerospermoides
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Nephelium xerospermoides |
Nephelium xerospermoides (common name: Hairless Rambutan) is a species closely related to the Rambutan. The drupe fruit has a flavor similar to Rambutan. The fruit does not have any hair-like spines, hence its common name. They can be eaten freshly picked from the tree. They are not commonly grown or harvested for commercial use.