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Nude Rambutan 
Nephelium maingayi
a.k.a. Serait  

Once thought to be extinct, this species is an extremely rare rambutan relative from Borneo. The 1" fruits look more like a lychee than a rambutan, having spineless red-pink skin enclosing sweet, white colored flesh. Very tasty, but impossibly rare.

Description: Limited information is available.

Hardiness: Unknown, but likely not frost or freeze hardy.

Growing Environment: Grows well in humid, tropical conditions.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Fruits can be eaten fresh.

Native Range: Native to Borneo.