The ackee, also known as ankye, achee, akee, ackee apple or ayee is a fruit of the Sapindaceae family, as are the lychee and the longan. It is native to tropical West Africa.
Although having a long-held reputation as being poisonous with potential fatalities, the fruit arils are renowned as delicious when ripe, prepared properly, and cooked, and are a feature of various Caribbean cuisines. Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica and is considered a delicacy.