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Azhuma
Actinidia umbelloides

Family: Actinidiaceae


What it is like

A climbing shrub. It loses its leaves during the year. The fruit are oval and up to 2.2 cm long.

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


Where it is found

It grows between 1200-2000 m altitude in southern Yunnan. It grows in subtropical broadleaved evergreen forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Fruit are often eaten and sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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