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Actinidia glabra

Family: Actinidiaceae


What it is like

A climber up to 13.5 m long. The fruit is 2.5 cm long and 2 cm wide. It contains a number of small seeds.

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


Where it is found

It occurs naturally in thickets in Kwangsi Province China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China


How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

It can be grown from seed or cuttings.


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