Purple Chinese gooseberry
Actinidia purpurea
Family: Actinidiaceae
What it is like
A climber up to 10 m long. The fruit are 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 W. China in thickets, 1500 - 2100 metres. It suits hardiness zones 4-8
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Actinidia charta (.); Actinidia melanandra latifolia (E.E.Pritz. ex Diels.); Actinidia rufa arguta (Dunn.); Actinidia rufa typica (Dunn.);