Rambutans (© Hemis/Alamy)

【September 30 2014】Native to Malaysia, where its name means "hairy," the scruffy rambutan seems ready to step out onto the world stage as the next "it" fruit. Believe it or not, bananas and avocados were once considered exotic fruits in the United States. And it wasn't long ago that pomegranates were unknown to most Americans. Powerful marketing campaigns changed all that. Now it may be the rambutan's turn. The disheveled redhead's now widely cultivated in Southeast Asia, Hawaii, and Central America. Look for it at a fruit stand near you. Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..