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Actinidia rubus

Family: Actinidiaceae


What it is like

A climbing shrub. It loses its leaves during the year. The branches have reddish-brown hairs. The leaves are pale green underneath. The leaves are broadly oval and 8-9 cm long by 6-7 cm wide.

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


Where it is found

It grows in mountain forests between 2,000-2,100 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

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


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