Purpurea, Purple kiwi
Actinidia arguta var. purpurea
Family: Actinidiaceae
What it is like
A climber. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are cup-shaped.
There are 40-60 Actinidia species. The Actinidiaceae are a mainly tropical family.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is native to West China. It tolerates temperatures down to - 12°C.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit