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Actinidia giraldii

Family: Actinidiaceae


What it is like

Both male and female flowers occur on the same plant. The fruit is 2.5 cm long.

There are 40-60 Actinidia species. The Actinidiaceae are a mainly tropical family.


Where it is found

It grows naturally in Siberian stone pine and broad-leaved forests, especially on north slopes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Siberia


How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Actinidia megalocarpa (Nakai.);