What is another word for litchi tree?
Pronunciation: [lˈɪt͡ʃa͡ɪ tɹˈiː] (IPA) 
The litchi tree, also known as the lychee tree or Litchi chinensis, has several synonyms that refer to the same species of tree. Common alternate names include Chinese cherry, leechee, lichee, and laichi. These synonyms refer to the small to medium-sized evergreen tree that produces the lychee fruit, a sweet and juicy subtropical fruit that is popular in Asia and around the world. The tree is native to China and thrives in warm, humid climates. Other related species or hybrids may also be called litchi trees, but the Litchi chinensis is the most commonly cultivated and consumed variety.
