Longan is native to southern China. The USDA introduced the Longan to Florida in 1903 directly from southern China. From Florida it was taken to Bermuda, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii. The Longan original to the New World was not one of the best varieties and was found to be unfavored. In the late 1950's, improved varieties were brought to the US, the 'Fukien' and the 'Kohala'.

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