Kiwifruit

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The kiwifruit was first known as "Chinese Gooseberry". It got its new name from the kiwi bird, one of the national symbols of New Zealand. This page provides some basic information on kiwifruits, together with photos, proverbs and a recipe.

Scientific name:	Actinidia deliciosa
Family:	Actinidiaceae
Order:	Ericales
Common names:	English: Kiwifruit, Chinese Gooseberry
Origin:	China
Distribution:
Evergreen or deciduous:
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Fruits:
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Blooming period
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Photos

 

Proverbs

• (Not really a proverb) Why did the kiwifruit go out with the prune? Because it couldn't get a date.

Recipes

Kiwifruit

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