Its scientific name is Nephelium lappaceum L. The name "rambutan" comes from the Malaysian word for "hair," a reference to the soft spines that cover the fruit. Rambutans grow in clusters on trees ...

Rambutan primarily hails from Malaysia and Indonesia, and wild lychee trees can be found in parts of Southern China, where ...

Rambutan is widely available in some parts of the world, such as Southeast Asia, but may be difficult to find in United States stores. It's sometimes sold in specialty stores, such as Asian ...